Broadcasters to be barred from Eurovision song contest if state involved in ‘armed conflict’
Ukraine won the Eurovision song contest in 2022 but could not then stage the 2023 event after Russia’s invasion. Photograph: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenUkraine won the Eurovision song contest in 2022 but could not then stage the 2023 event after Russia’s invasion. It said the new rules would provide greater clarity for artists and production staff and ensure the contest provided a “safe and welcoming environment”.Eurovision has faced protests in recent years over the participation of Israel, a competitor since 1973.
- ▪Ukraine won the Eurovision song contest in 2022 but could not then stage the 2023 event after Russia’s invasion.
- ▪Photograph: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenUkraine won the Eurovision song contest in 2022 but could not then stage the 2023 event after Russia’s invasion.
- ▪It said the new rules would provide greater clarity for artists and production staff and ensure the contest provided a “safe and welcoming environment”.Eurovision has faced protests in recent years over the participation of Israel, a compet
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Ukraine won the Eurovision song contest in 2022 but could not then stage the 2023 event after Russia’s invasion. Photograph: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenUkraine won the Eurovision song contest in 2022 but could not then stage the 2023 event after Russia’s invasion. Photograph: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty ImagesEurovisionBroadcasters 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 participantsNadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondentWed 12 Aug 2026 14.20 EDTLast modified on Wed 12 Aug 2026 14.29 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBroadcasters will no longer be eligible to host the Eurovision song contest if their state is involved in an…
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