Eurovision changes rules to exclude countries at war

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) now prohibits countries at war from hosting the Eurovision.

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The decision aims to avoid geopolitical and security controversies linked to the contest.

Ukraine, winner in 2022, had to forgo hosting the following edition.

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