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Voting Rules Changed at Eurovision 2026: Here's How Many Times You Can Text Your Favorite
The 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest is upon us, with an estimated 16 million euros spent on its organization, according to the Mondo portal.
TL;DR
- Eurovision 2026 will use a combined jury and public vote system for finalists.
- The organization of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest has cost 16 million euros.
- Five countries (Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Netherlands, Slovenia) have withdrawn due to Israel's participation.
- National juries are now expanded to seven members, including two aged 18-25.
- Jurors must sign a document on impartiality and are prohibited from colluding.
- The number of votes allowed per phone number or bank card is reduced from 20 to 10.
- Voting is available via phone, app, and the online platform ESC.vote.
- Audiences from non-competing countries can vote in two special rounds.