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Eurovision bars countries at war from hosting

A Eurovision victory will no longer guarantee hosting rights if war or a wider security crisis affects the winning country. The change could have particular significance for recent high-flyers Ukraine and Israel.

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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has implemented new rules to bar countries at war from hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. This decision affects countries like Israel and Ukraine, both of which have had recent successes in the competition. Eurovision is typically hosted by the broadcaster from the previous winning country, as part of a co-production with members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

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