Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war
4 sources·Updated August 12, 2026
Eurovision rule changes
Covered by 4 sources
- Irish Independent World·2h agoEurovision changes rules to make winning countries ineligible to host if they’re involved in ‘armed conflict’Read at Irish Independent World →
- Irish Independent Entertainment·2h agoEurovision winner ineligible to host if involved in ‘armed conflict’Read at Irish Independent Entertainment →
- BBC Entertainment·2h agoEurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war
Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.
Read at BBC Entertainment → - Sky News Home·2h agoEurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' 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.
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