Nemo, a Swiss singer, clinched victory in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with "The Code," a fusion of operatic pop and rap celebrating the singer's journey to a nongender identity. The 24-year-old beat Croatian rocker Baby Lasagna, earning the highest points from both national juries and viewers worldwide. Nemo is the first nonbinary winner of the contest, traditionally celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community. This victory also marks Switzerland's first win since 1988, when Canadian singer Celine Dion competed under the Swiss flag. At a press conference following his victory, Nemo expressed pride in receiving the trophy on behalf of those "daring to be themselves" and in need of understanding and compassion. His triumph in Malmo, Sweden, came amidst a tumultuous year for the pan-European pop contest. Street protests against Israel's participation and the shadow of the Gaza conflict transformed the usually joyous event into a chaotic pressure cooker. Just hours before the final, Dutch contestant Joost Klein was disqualified due to a backstage incident under police investigation. Competing against finalists from 24 countries, Nemo—whose full name is Nemo Mettler—emerged victorious. The event attracted thousands of live spectators and an estimated 180 million viewers worldwide. #Queer Up The World View