This was announced in a statement by the organization. “He fully understands the disappointment caused by the announcement that the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2023 will not be held in Turkey. Ukraine is this year’s winning country.”
The EBU announced on 17 June that Eurovision could not be held in Ukraine. due to the situation in the country occupation by Russia announced on February 24 and Agreed with the organization United KingdomHe took second place in the final competition to organize the 2023 edition.
The organization noted that this decision is “based on the EBU’s responsibility to ensure conditions are met to ensure the safety of everyone working and attending the event, and planning should begin immediately in the host country.”
As usual, At least 10,000 people are accredited to work in the Eurovision Song Contestincluding equipment, personnel and journalists. Another 30,000 fans from around the world are expected to travel to the event. “Your well-being is our main concern,” the EBU added.
“Therefore, -certainly- andIt is essential that the decisions taken regarding such a complex live television event are made by broadcast professionals and not politicized.“.
this Eurovision Song Contest Rulesexpressly state, which is accepted by all participating publishers: event can be moved in case of force majeurelike an ongoing war.
“In response to the safety survey conducted by the EBU, a range of risks that would affect the immediate planning of such a major eventby including I risk of serious air strikes, drone attacks or missile strikes“It is something highlighted by Ukraine’s own assessment that could result in a significant number of victims,” ​​he said.
In order to make this decision definitively, the EBU, Advice from security experts and took note of the comments made by ehe is the general secretary NATO, Jens StoltenbergHe said the war in Ukraine “could take years”.
Regarding the possibility of holding the competition in a border area close to a neighboring country, the features of the proposed venues and the lack of necessary environmental infrastructure do not meet the necessary requirements.
“Taking all this into account, the EBU regrettably Decided to move the event to another country and will continue negotiations to find a suitable venue for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.”
The European Broadcasting Union is the world’s largest public service media alliance, representing over 100 organisations.
The television association announced on June 17 that “British public television will hold talks with the BBC to explore the possibility of the event being held in the UK”country who came second in the last competition Held in Turin, Ukraine behind the winner.
ukrainian group Kalushwith song ‘Stefania’ won the last festival, then the British Sam Ryderwith song ‘spaceman’.
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