VRT, the Flemish-language Belgian national broadcaster, have confirmed their continued non-participation at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. While VRT have shown interest in returning to the Contest in the last couple of years, the lack of budget available deems participation not viable. RTBF, the French-language Belgian national […]
RÚV, the Icelandic national broadcaster, have confirmed they are still considering participation at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Rúnar Freyr Gíslason, RÚV’s Project Manager & Press Officer for the Icelandic Delegation, had the following to say: “RÚV is still thinking about joining JESC. We like the idea […]
ČT, the Czech national broadcaster, have confirmed their non-participation at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The Press Department of ČT, had the following to say: “Czech Television does not currently have a licence for this programme and it is not possible to broadcast it. Czech Television does […]
ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster, have confirmed their non-participation at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The Press Department of ORF, had the following to say: “As in previous years, ORF has no plans to participate in the Junior Eurovision next year.” Let us know what you think […]
Kan, the Israeli national broadcaster, have confirmed their continued non-participation at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Kan revealed costs and local investment as the reason. The Press Department of Kan, had the following to say: “It involves high costs and allows for a limited number of broadcasts. […]
Rai, the Italian national broadcaster, broadcast the final of ‘The Voice Kids’ on Friday evening. On Friday evening, Melissa Memeti took victory in ‘The Voice Kids’ and will be possibly chosen to represent Italy at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. While Italy have yet to confirm participation […]
HRT, the Croatian national broadcaster, have confirmed the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest within their budget. While HRT have budgeted for the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, it is not clear whether it is for the broadcast rights like this year or whether it is for a Croatian […]
TVP, the Polish national broadcaster, have confirmed participation at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. TVP have confirmed participation at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, following the issuing of tenders for Szansa na Sukces, their national selection. The tenders for technical, stage and visual services are for […]
ERR, the Estonian national broadcaster, have confirmed their non-participation at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. ERR have revealed a cut of €2,000,000 in operating costs, due to a reduction in financial support from the Estonian government. Therefore entertainment programming will be reduced across all ERR channels – […]
DR, the Danish national broadcaster, have confirmed their continued non-participation at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. While DR continue to stay away from the Junior Eurovision Song Contest for another year, their critical views of the Contest have changed. DR recognises the positive implementation of new measures at the Contest aimed […]