The Eurovision Song Contest has introduced a rule that will prevent a winning broadcaster from hosting the following year’s competition when an armed conflict or other security crisis affects its country or surrounding region. The European Broadcasting Union has included the measure in its rules for the 2027 contest, according to a public summary published by the organisation.

Un pays vainqueur de l’Eurovision, s’il est en guerre, ne pourra plus accueillir l’édition suivante, selon une nouvelle règle annoncée mercredi. Les organisateurs ont également…

The major rule change has been confirmed ahead of next year’s competition

L'annuncio degli organizzatori