Eurovision restricts countries at war from hosting the contest
Eurovision announces a new rule barring countries currently involved in active wars from hosting the competition, though they remain eligible to compete.
- Countries at war can no longer host Eurovision.
- Affected countries retain their right to participate in the contest.
Sources
- Al Jazeera — Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting: What that means
- Deutsche Welle — Eurovision bars countries at war from hosting
- The Guardian — Countries in ‘armed conflict’ barred from hosting Eurovision
- Politico — Eurovision bars countries at war or in ‘sensitive geopolitical situations’ from hosting