Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war

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

Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest

The organizers of the music competition said that under the new rules, 'the winning broadcaster will automatically be ineligible to host the Contest if an armed conflict, a sensitive geopolitical situation or any other situation materially affects the security, safety or stability of their state or immediate region.'

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 year’s winning broadcaster, with the next show due to take place in Bulgaria in 2027 after singer Dara’s victory for the country in May. Continue reading...

By Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting

Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced rule changes on Wednesday excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition and increasing the minimum age of competitors. While they did not mention any country by name, Israel, which has been at war in Gaza since 2023, came close to winning the competition in both 2025 and 2026, ultimately finishing second on each occasion. Under the old rules, the winning country normally hosts the following year’s competition. Under the ne...

By Agence France-Presse

Eurovision bars countries at war from hosting

A Eurovision victory will no longer guarantee hosting rights if war or a wider security crisis affects the winning country. The change could have particular significance for recent high-flyers Ukraine and Israel.

Eurovision winner cannot host if in 'armed conflict'

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".

Eurovision winner ineligible to host if involved in ‘armed conflict’

By Pierra Willix and Lauren Del Fabbro

Eurovision winners no longer allowed to host contest during armed conflict or 'sensitive' time

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

Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war

"These changes are about giving everyone involved greater clarity, protecting artists and ensuring the Contest continues to provide a safe and welcoming environment" The post Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war appeared first on NME.

By NME

Eurovision bars countries in armed conflict from hosting contest

Eurovision organizers tightened the song contest's hosting rules Wednesday, barring countries involved in armed conflicts from staging the event under a newly announced policy...