Key facts
- Eurovision has updated its rules to prevent countries involved in armed conflict from hosting.
- The updated rules also bar countries in sensitive geopolitical situations from hosting.
- The rule change was implemented following broadcaster feedback.
Eurovision has updated its rules to prevent countries involved in armed conflict from hosting the contest. The organizers introduced a new rule that bars broadcasters from states in "armed conflict" or "sensitive geopolitical situations" from hosting the event. This change follows broadcaster feedback after the 2026 contest.