Eurovision 2015: Confirmed Countries

[anselm]

And it was supposed that Austria would bring back also some of their neighbours

The ORF team said they want CZ and SK to return but it doesn't look like it's gonna work out ;_;

 

[ESCPOLAND]

I hope that TVP will confirm soon that they will participate in ESC 2015

 

[Kaz]

Here are my predictions

PARTICIPATING

1. Albania
2. Armenia
3. Austria
4. Azerbaijan
5. Belarus
6. Belgium
7. Bosnia & Herzegovina
8. Bulgaria
9. Croatia
10. Cyprus
11. Denmark
12. Estonia
13. Finland
14. France
15. Georgia
16. Germany
17. Greece
18. Hungary
19. Iceland
20. Ireland
21. Italy
22. Latvia
23. Lithuania
24. Macedonia
25. Malta
26. Moldova
27. Montenegro
28. Morocco
29. Netherlands
30. Norway
31. Poland
32. Portugal
33. Romania
34. Russia
35. San Marino
36. Serbia
37. Slovenia
38. Spain
39. Sweden
40. Switzerland
41. Turkey
42. Ukraine
43. United Kingdom

NON-PARTICIPATING

1. Algeria
2. Andorra
3. Czech Republic
4. Egypt
5. Israel
6. ::jo Jordan
7. Kazakhstan
8. Kosovo
9. Lebanon
10. {Libyan flag} Libya
11. Liechtenstein
12. Luxembourg
13. Monaco
14. {Qatarian flag} Qatar
15. Slovakia
16. Tunisia
17. Vatican City

#BringBackOurMorocco

 

[Sammy]

I don't think we will see that many. Marocco will most certainly not participate, Turkey has already said no and as for those who stayes away this year, I think there's still a big question mark on Bulgaria, Croatia and Bosnia. I think though, Israel will manage it to take part, but others could perhaps take a break, like San Marino and perhaps even Romania (according to some rumors....)

 

[Refshaleoen]

I don't feel like Croatia and Turkey will be participating .... Happy for all the others though

 

[Haverdge]

Turkey will be back. Bosnia will most probably sit this one out, too, even though they can save some money on travel fare as Vienna is much closer than Copenhagen.

 

[Sean]

Left to confirm from 2014:

Albania
Israel
Italy
Latvia (indicated confirmation)
Moldova
Poland (indicated confirmation)
Romania
San Marino
Slovenia
Spain (indicated confirmation)
Ukraine

Others:

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Morocco
Serbia
Turkey (unlikely)

 

[joancamo]

Left to confirm from 2014:

Albania - I think would come back
Israel - I think it will withdraw
Italy - Will come back definitely
Latvia (indicated confirmation) - I think they will come back
Moldova - I don't know... I have a gut that they could withdraw also
Poland (indicated confirmation) - Not sure about them, I'm between
Romania - Could withdraw
San Marino - Could also withdraw because they don't have money, all these years they were helped by Ralph Siegel, and with him out of the picture, they will need support to finance an entry other than Valentina
Slovenia - I see them confirming at the very last minute as this year
Spain (indicated confirmation) - Sure comeback
Ukraine - Obviously coming back

Others:

Bosnia and Herzegovina - I think they will stay out, because of Turkey out and the floods
Bulgaria - I think they will come back
Croatia - I think they wlll not come back
Morocco - Are you serious?
Serbia - They will come back, I mean if the returned to JESC why not ESC
Turkey (unlikely) - we already knew they would not return

I think we could end up with 37 countries again like this year with 3 returns (Bulgaria, Cyprus, Serbia) and 3 withdrawals (Israel, Romania, San Marino, and if not these 3, maybe interchange with Moldova)

 

[pinkchiffon]

Romania is just stirring like they usually do, I seriously doubt they'll withdraw. And why would San Marino withdraw now - just because Valentina is out of the picture, that doesn't mean Siegel is out of the picture, does it? (comforting, I know.) I predict that at least one more Balkan that didn't participate this year will return (Serbia and/or Bulgaria) and at least one will try to return, but end up having to withdraw after all (Croatia/B&H.)

I won't be surprised if Albania withdraws, because their broadcaster's attitude has been horrible since 2013 and I think they would rather quit trying than get it together. Unless they saved a lot of money by neglecting Hersi. :roll:

 

[Leydan]

I don't think Romania will withdraw either, They have a brilliant record. (yes they seem to consistently hit below the top 10 usually in 12th place) but they have qualified every year, and 12th is nothing to angry about. I would super happy if the UK got the places they get. Romania usually threat a withdrawal most years. They might be discouraged with how Paula and Ovi under performed this year though. But not enough to withdraw.

 

[tuorem]

I won't be surprised if Albania withdraws, because their broadcaster's attitude has been horrible since 2013 and I think they would rather quit trying than get it together. Unless they saved a lot of money by neglecting Hersi. :roll:

Odd behavior considering their 5th place in 2012 :? That'd be a shame if they decide to quit.

Anyway, I hope will stay in the game. They'd have quite some reasons to withdraw, but still...

 

[esc87fan]

Bosnia is back!
Eurovision Bosnia & Herzegovina: BHRT confirms participation in Eurovision 2015

 

[Leydan]

Bosnia is back!
Eurovision Bosnia & Herzegovina: BHRT confirms participation in Eurovision 2015

Great But still not set in stone. They have a month to withdraw with no penalty.

 

[joancamo]

Great But still not set in stone. They have a month to withdraw with no penalty.

Please think positive that this time they won't withdraw!!! I have hopes!

 

[FilipFromSweden]

What are these rumors I'm hearing about Turkey, that they chose artist and song, but then withdrew?

Anyway, if EBU does not want a semi-final of 11 songs each they better allow Marocco, Liechenstein and Australia to compete.

 

[dragvision]

Bosnia added but the last year they have confirmed partecipation, and after are withrew.

 

[DanielLuis]

What are these rumors I'm hearing about Turkey, that they chose artist and song, but then withdrew?

Anyway, if EBU does not want a semi-final of 11 songs each they better allow Marocco, Liechenstein and Australia to compete.

I'm pretty sure we'll have more participating countries that this year.

 

[FilipFromSweden]

I'm pretty sure we'll have more participating countries that this year.

29 countries confirmed, 9 unsure (and I don't think all of the unsure countries will say yes).
If Serbia returns, maybe we'll have more than 37

 

[Leydan]

What are these rumors I'm hearing about Turkey, that they chose artist and song, but then withdrew?

Anyway, if EBU does not want a semi-final of 11 songs each they better allow Marocco, Liechenstein and Australia to compete.

What they got everything sorted, but then withdrew? what the hell?

As for 11 songs in a semi final, i'm sure if that was the case the EBU would either decrease it so 7/8 songs qualified or remove the semi's and have a final with 28 songs. But yes I get the point that if countries keep withdrawing then we will end up back in the 90's with number of participants. But I think the past recent years we have seen a mix of bad results in the Balkans, economic difficulty & a sudden western/Scandinavian monopoly on the contest that is discouraging countries, particularly eastern countries.

 

[eerik]

Great But still not set in stone. They have a month to withdraw with no penalty.

Just like every other country.