# Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting: What that means

https://mins.news/en/item/21156

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-13 10:41 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/13/eurovision-to-bar-countries-at-war-from-hosting-what-that-means?traffic_source=rss

> The European Broadcasting Union says countries involved in an armed conflict or sensitive geopolitical situation will no longer be eligible to host Eurovision. Israel may therefore be unable to host the contest, though it can still compete; an alternative host will be chosen if needed.

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