NRK, the Norwegian national broadcaster, have provided an update following the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmö.

While NRK have not said they will withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest, they are hinting at it. The full statement from NRK can be read below:

“At the invitation of the EBU, we have delivered an evaluation of how we experienced ESC 2024. We await feedback, and hope to know a little more before the month of July.

First of all, it is important to say that the EBU has done fantastic work for a number of years to bring Europe and the world together with Eurovision. NRK still wants to be part of this community and its good values. That is what we work for.

Having said that, we cannot enter a new year with the same high level of conflict, noise and polarization. And most important of all. We have to think about the safety of everyone involved.

A number of broadcasters have expressed that they are upset after this year’s Eurovision was characterized by division and noise, a lack of communication and crisis management. There are many people who have a lot to report back to the EBU after this year’s Eurovision, but most of it happens in closed forums. 

NRK wants openness and a transparent process, but we understand that the EBU needs time and calm to first carry out a good internal investigation. We are currently contributing constructively to this process.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: NRK