EBU suspends representatives of Russian broadcasters from serving on its governing bodies
The EBU awaits formal confirmation of their plan to leave
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“Unite and show what we stand for” — Head of Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS wants Russia suspended from EBU and Eurovision
“I ask other countries to also speak up”
Eurovision 2022: EBU limits contest to maximum of 44 competing countries
The EBU will decide who’s in if more than 44 acts wish to compete
Belarus: EBU expels BTRC from union – Belarus no longer eligible to compete in Eurovision
No Junior Eurovision either
Bosnia & Herzegovina: BHRT confirms they are still unable to participate at Eurovision due to unpaid debt to EBU
They’re also unable to broadcast the show
Turkey: EBU states they are “in contact” with broadcaster TRT with the aim of bringing the country back to Eurovision
“We know there is still huge interest in Turkey in the Contest”
Ciao Geneva! Italian delegation visits EBU Headquarters to start Eurovision 2022 preparations
Dealing with l’Essenziale
Czech Republic: Head of Press clears up speculation regarding validity of American-born singer in Eurovision jury
The EBU grant an exemption last month
Italy: EBU confirms Måneskin’s Damiano David will take “voluntary drug test”, following allegations of Green Room misconduct
The band strongly refutes the allegations
Belarusian Culture Solidarity Foundation asks the EBU to remove BTRC’s membership and Belarus’ ability to compete at Eurovision 2021
Others say Belarus should remain part of the Eurovision family
Junior Eurovision 2020: “We would welcome other nations” – EBU reveals they will accept late confirmations
What’s keeping the non-participants away?
EBU still has “no plans” to invite Kazakhstan or Kosovo to compete at Eurovision 2021
Kazakhstan continues to be part of Junior Eurovision
Eurovision 2021: The show must go on – EBU update rules to allow changes of show format
Expecting the unexpected
“It’s disrespecting the songwriters and their hard work” – songwriter Boris Milanov criticises the Eurovision Reference Group
“How will the Eurovision Song Contest come back stronger than ever without the songs and the songwriters?”
Germany’s Thomas Schreiber: “The Eurovision family has been disappointed” by new song requirement for 2021
“The Reference Group Decision doesn’t reflect the views of the majority”