Eurovision bans countries at war from hosting contest under new rules

Eurovision organizers have introduced new regulations prohibiting countries currently involved in armed conflict from hosting the annual song contest. The updated policy, announced on Wednesday, also includes an increase to the minimum age requirement for participants. While the official announcement did not identify specific nations by name, the decision establishes a new standard for host eligibility moving forward.

The policy change has drawn immediate attention regarding its potential impact on future competitions. Although the rules do not prevent countries in conflict from participating as competitors, the restriction on hosting carries significant implications for nations currently engaged in military operations, such as Israel, which previously hosted the event in 2019.