The Eurovision Song Contest is exploring significant changes to its voting system to address concerns over politically motivated voting. Organizers are proposing a shift to entirely online voting, where participants would select their top three acts instead of voting multiple times for a single entry. This comes in response to allegations of coordinated voting campaigns, particularly involving Israel's contestant in 2025.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) acknowledged that the current voting process is influencing public perception of the contest, with geopolitical factors overshadowing performances. Alongside these proposals, the EBU has also announced stricter eligibility criteria for broadcasters and raised the minimum age for participants from 16 to 18 years old, reflecting a broader effort to adapt the contest to current global dynamics.