Happy Eurovision (War Is Over): Song contest issues new rules amid conflict

After several years of escalating geopolitical tensions, and on the eve of its expansion to include Canada, Eurovision rules that countries in war zones are ineligible to host.

After several years of escalating geopolitical tensions, and on the eve of its expansion to include Canada, Eurovision rules that countries in war zones are ineligible to host.

The winning country in Eurovision will be ineligible to host the contest the following year if involved in an armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could impact the safety of the event, organisers said on August 12. The rules for the contest were updated following an annual review by the European

Bulgaria won the annual singing competition for the first time earlier in the year

The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.

Bulgaria's 4th largest city Burgas has won the right to host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The Black Sea resort has been praised for its 'uniqueness' as the country prepares to hold the world's biggest live song competition for the very first time.

Bulgarian singer Dara won this year’s event in Vienna, Austria, in May.

Bulgarian singer Dara won this year’s event in Vienna, Austria, in May.

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

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