Eurovision 2026: Kitsch Comeback or Political Platform?

The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12, 2026. The event, which attracts over 200 million viewers worldwide, is discussed by a panel of experts: Fabien Randanne (journalist at 20 Minutes and Eurovision specialist), Sabrina Haessler (journalist at ENTR), Florent Parmentier (co-author of 'Géopolitique de l’Eurovision. La bande-son de la construction européenne', published by Bréal in 2026), and Vincent Escure (columnist on the podcast '12 points' and co-author of 'Eurovision, la petite histoire du grand concours', published by Hors Collection in 2024). The debate questions whether Eurovision is a pure product of its time, seen by some as a kitsch spectacle and by others as a platform for a more inclusive world.