Eurovision Rules Updated: Countries in Military Conflict Barred from Hosting
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By עמית הררי, דורית אסרף מזרחי, עמית הררי, דורית אסרף מזרחי
First reported by Ynet · Aug 12, 2026
What happened
The European Broadcasting Union updated Eurovision rules to bar countries in military conflict from hosting and raised the minimum participant age to 18 starting in 2027. The changes also clarify live singing requirements to protect artist safety and event integrity. Israel will choose its 2027 contestant via "HaKokhav HaBa," and Canada will debut next year.
- 01Countries in military conflict cannot host Eurovision starting 2027.
- 02Minimum participant age raised from 16 to 18 to protect young artists.
- 03Lead vocals must be performed live; prerecorded backing allowed but no vocal replacements.
- 04EBU can commission security assessments to decide hosting eligibility.
- 05Alternative broadcasters will host if winning country is deemed unsafe.
- 06Israel will select its 2027 Eurovision representative via "HaKokhav HaBa."
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