ČT, the Czech national broadcaster, have confirmed non-participation, at the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, in Burgas.

FOLLOWING the news that ČT are facing cuts of 350 million koruna, they have announced this morning that they will not be participating at the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, in Burgas. A spokesperson for ČT had the following to say:

“The Eurovision Song Contest is a large-scale project with significant programming, production and organisational demands. In view of the budget adjustments currently underway, Česká televize has decided not to take part in the 2027 contest.

The decision applies to the 2027 edition. We evaluate each edition of the contest separately, so we do not wish to speculate at this time on when Česká televize will rejoin the Eurovision Song Contest.”

Martin Green CBE, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest, had the following to say:

“We regret that Česká televize will not be able to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 because of the financial pressures they are facing. We completely understand that broadcasters are having to make difficult choices, and we recognise the severe challenges facing many of our Members. 

This decision reflects the broader financial pressure on public service media. Across our membership, broadcasters are working with constrained budgets and significant cuts, while costs rise and pressures mount. The Eurovision Song Contest is one part of that wider picture, and every broadcaster has to weigh its own priorities. 

The EBU continues to work closely with its Members to support public service media. 

We very much hope that Česká televize will return to the Contest when circumstances allow. They will always be welcome.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix