Broadcasters to be barred from Eurovision song contest if state involved in ‘armed conflict’

Organisers says new rule will ensure contest provides ‘safe and welcoming environment’ for participants Broadcasters will no longer be eligible to host the Eurovision song contest if their state is involved in an “armed conflict” or “sensitive geopolitical situation”. Eurovision is traditionally hosted by the previous

The European Broadcasting Union also made changes to minimum age requirements and live audio

The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they have changed the rules for next year so that the winning broadcaster will "automatically be ineligible to host" if their state is involved in an "armed conflict".

The European Broadcasting Union has announced the changes following an annual review of the song contest.

The European Broadcasting Union has announced the changes following an annual review of the song contest.

The revised rules by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) come following scrutiny over Israel’s participation.

Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.

Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

THE organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they have changed the rules for 2027