Summary:
Monaco will not participate in the Eurovision 2025 due to technical, human, and logistical reasons that have prevented its involvement since 2006.
Full Story:
Monaco will not be participating in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. The decision to withdraw from the competition was made in 2007 and remains unchanged. The reasons for Monaco’s non-participation are technical, logistical, and historical. Monaco last participated in Eurovision in 2006, when the national broadcaster, TMC, was responsible for its participation. However, after merging with the French broadcaster TF1, Monaco is no longer a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organizes the Eurovision Song Contest.
Despite the presence of TVMONACO, a member of the EBU since 2023 and eligible to participate in Eurovision, Monaco has chosen not to take part in the event. While hope arises every year, the Principality has not yet returned to the competition.
Monaco has a rich history in Eurovision. The country won the contest once, back in 1971, with French singer Séverine performing the song “Un banc, un arbre, une rue”. Additionally, Monaco achieved second place in 1962 and third place in 1960, 1964, and 1976. However, there were also instances of Monaco finishing last in 1959 and 1966, as well as receiving zero points in 1966. Over the years, artists such as Jacques Pills, Minouche Barelli, Michèle Torr, and Françoise Hardy have represented Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest.
In a curious twist, Monaco residents may still have a connection to Eurovision. This year, Victoria Silvstedt, a resident of Monaco, is a candidate to represent Sweden in Eurovision with the song “Love it!” written by Jimmy Jansson and Thomas Gson. However, her participation would not be on behalf of Monaco.
Overall, while Monaco has a storied past in Eurovision, the Principality will not be returning to the competition in 2025 due to technical and logistical reasons.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
