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Categories: CULTURE

Microstate Eurovision 2027 withdrawals

Entities: Principality of Monaco · TVMONACO · European Broadcasting Union · Séverine · Eurovision Song Contest

Overview

In July 2026, Andorra announced it would not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, citing budgetary constraints. Less than a month later, Monaco confirmed a similar decision, stating that the high costs of entry, production, and staging exceeded the financial capacity of its new public broadcaster, TVMONACO. Both microstates will focus on other cultural initiatives, leaving the contest without their participation for the first time in decades.

These announcements underscore the fiscal challenges faced by smaller European broadcasters in supporting large‑scale international events such as Eurovision.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Monaco rules out Eurovision 2027 participation

    Monaco confirmed it will not compete in Eurovision 2027, citing cultural priorities and high costs, despite TVMONACO’s recent EBU membership; the contest will be held in Bulgaria.

  2. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Andorra Declines Eurovision 2027 Participation

    Andorra’s broadcaster RTVA confirmed the country will not take part in Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria, extending its hiatus since 2009 and citing budget limits amid the broader boycott over Israel’s participation.

Sources

newsbomb.gr · youweekly.gr · zappit.gr