Eurovision is preparing rule changes for 2027 aimed at reducing tactical and politically motivated voting, amid growing controversy over the contest’s role in international disputes. The European Broadcasting Union also says winners from countries affected by armed conflict or serious regional instability will not be able to host, prioritising safety and operational stability.

Under the proposed voting system, viewers would no longer be able to cast up to 10 votes by phone, text or online; instead, voting would move entirely online and require users to choose three acts. The EBU described political voting as persistent and worrying, following controversy around Israel’s public vote result in 2025 and several countries boycotting the 2026 contest over Israel’s participation; Burgas, Bulgaria, will host Eurovision 2027 on 11, 13 and 15 May.