| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Latest News From Euronews | Euro | EUROVISION TO EXCLUDE COUNTRIES AT WAR FROM HOSTING CONTEST, EBU SAYS | 1 hr ago |
| Deutsche Welle | EUROVISION BARS COUNTRIES AT WAR FROM HOSTING | 1 hr ago |
| "Israel" - Google News | COUNTRIES IN WAR ZONES CAN’T HOST EUROVISION, SONG CONTEST SAYS - THE NEW YORK TIMES | 2 hrs ago |
| "Israel" - Google News | EYEING ISRAEL’S NEAR-WINS, EUROVISION TO BAR CONFLICT-HIT COUNTRIES FROM HOSTING CONTEST - THE TIMES OF ISRAEL | 2 hrs ago |
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced that countries at war will be excluded from hosting the Eurovision contest, according to Latest News From Euronews | Euro. This decision aims to ensure the safety of the event. The EBU will assess the capability of a winning country to host the contest safely before making a final decision.
The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment to determine whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely, as stated by Latest News From Euronews | Euro. Other sources, including Deutsche Welle and News - South China Morning Post, confirm that countries at war will be barred from hosting. Additionally, POLITICO reports that countries in 'sensitive geopolitical situations' will also be excluded.
This decision is significant as it highlights the EBU's concern for the safety and security of the Eurovision contest, given the current geopolitical climate. The move aims to prevent any potential risks or disruptions to the event.