SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, have used International Juries during the Melodifestivalen Grand Final every year since 2009.

During the 2025 Melodifestivalen Grand Final, Måns Zelmerlöw led KAJ after the international juries voted, however KAJ won overall following the public vote. A combined international jury was used in 2009, alongside the usual 11 regional juries. In 2010, 6 international juries were introduced, alongside 5 regional juries. Between 2011 & 2018, 11 international juries were used alongside the public vote. Since 2019, 8 international juries were used alongside the public vote.

The Netherlands (2 Winners Selected From 6 Votes)

• 2014: Ace Wilder (2nd)
• 2015: Måns Zelmerlöw (1st)
• 2016: Ace Wilder (3rd)
• 2020: Felix Sandman (7th)
• 2021: Tusse (1st)
• 2022: Medina (3rd)

Armenia (3/4)

• 2015: Måns Zelmerlöw (1st)
• 2017: Mariette (4th)
• 2018: Benjamin Ingrosso (1st)
• 2020: The Mamas (1st)

Austria (3/4)

• 2015: Måns Zelmerlöw (1st)
• 2019: John Lundvik (1st)
• 2020: Anis don Demina (5th)
• 2023: Loreen (1st)

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