New voting reforms introduced by the EBU promise stronger safeguards against manipulation, with stricter promotion rules, enhanced security, and expanded juries designed to protect the Contest’s integrity. But will these changes be enough to rebuild confidence among broadcasters and fans and bring positivity back to the Song Contest?

Sem Anne van Dijk asks why despite the intense pressure Eurovision can place on its artists, many of them can't help but keep returning to the competition.

After years of absence, Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova are set to return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026, each for their own reasons. Their comeback highlights the enduring power of Eurovision as a stage for culture, creativity, and international visibility.

James Stephenson and Sem Anne van Dijk crunch the numbers behind Eurovision songs and discover what makes the difference on the Song Contest stage.

The European Broadcasting Union faces an unprecedented vote on whether Israel will compete in Eurovision 2026, a decision set to define the contest’s future. Whichever way the result falls, the fallout threatens boycotts, protests, and a deep clash between Eurovision’s ideals of unity and the political realities of today.