New/returning countries

[TF100]

Which countries, in your opinion, that are not participating/expected to participate in ESC 2010, would you most like to see debut/return in the near future?

 

[MrJadeEwen]

Luxembourg needs to come back

 

[94ayd]

One third of these need to return/debute. Why is there no Austria here? :shock: :?

 

[Alexu]

I wish for the European countries to return....sorry but I don't want countries like Lebanon, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Qatar and the rest non-european, in the contest. Those countries should make a similar contest: Asiavision, Africavision , cuz Eurovision is strictly European (few exceptions, like Armenia, Azerbaijan, but are closer to Europe, they are in the European football too), and it should stay like that.

 

[Stargazer]

First and foremost:

Austria
Italy
Luxembourg
Monaco

It just doesn't feel like the ESC anymore. PLEASE come back!!!

I would also love for Liechtenstein to join. We need all the Western European countries we can get, hehe.

Montenegro and Hungary are more than welcome to come back. They always send great entries.

 

[Andalublue]

No mention of Andorra! I loved La Teva Decisió.

Also, to be controversial... I´d get rid of Israel. No definition of Europe can include them.

I also think Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Malta are pushing it a bit.

 

[Matt]

The poll was created before the withdrawal of Andorra (and several other countries)

And I said it before, even though (obviously) the majority of participating countries are in Europe it's not a european contest per sei, it's a contest of those countries that are part of the European Broadcasting Union. We all can argue about what's european enough to participate but that's not the point. If you fall within the European Broadcasting Area (and are a member of course) you are eligible to enter whether we like it or not.

 

[Andalublue]

The poll was created before the withdrawal of Andorra (and several other countries)

And I said it before, even though (obviously) the majority of participating countries are in Europe it's not a european contest per sei, it's a contest of those countries that are part of the European Broadcasting Union. We all can argue about what's european enough to participate but that's not the point. If you fall within the European Broadcasting Area (and are a member of course) you are eligible to enter whether we like it or not.

You asked our opinion. I gave you mine. I think it should be a European competition.

 

[Matt]

I know it's your opinion and it's a valid opinion to have I'm just stating the facts. Although I personally am in favor all countries to join the contest (that are eligible that is) I understand the desire of some people to have a "Europeans only" contest. We all know that this is not going to happen though, at least not with the Eurovision Song contest.

 

[MrJadeEwen]

Also, to be controversial... I´d get rid of Israel. No definition of Europe can include them.
I also think Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Malta are pushing it a bit.

Malta are 100% European :|

 

[Liam]

When I went to Tunisia there were signs of it slowly changing into a "Western" country... I don't think the fact that Israel is in the contest will put them off for much longer... and what other reasons are there for them NOT to enter?

 

[Schlagerman1]

I think that if a country is competing in the Euro qualies in football, they should be able to compete in Eurovision. There we have countries like Israel, Armenia, Azerbaijan and even Kazakhstan (even if I am a bit against having Kazakhstan in ESC...it is a bit too far away for being in Europe IMO)

Therefore can't countries like Tunisia, Qatar and Lebanon, since they are competing in African and Asian qualifications.

 

[TF100]

Kazakhstan (even if I am a bit against having Kazakhstan in ESC...it is a bit too far away for being in Europe IMO)

That's interesting considering 5% of their territory is in geographical Europe

 

[AlekS]

and Russian Magadan and Vladivostok are even too far from Kazakhstan

 

[goktengri]

I want to Czech Republic for coming back.They were sent an awesome song in 2008.I'm loved it !

For the rest,Italy needs to come back.But they're right about their protest...

And I want Austria,Montenegro,Egypt,Lebanon,Tunisia,Kazakhstan.If Kazakhstan will join,It will be one more Turkish country after Azerbaijan. xbounce. So we can hear more Turkish melodies And there can be more cultures in Eurovision with Lebanon,Egypt,Tunisia etc. (Arabesque melodies)

I love all the cultures.

 

[MyHeartIsYours]

I only want European countries in Eurovision, definitely not Arab countries. They can have their own contest if they so wish...

 

[Quent91]

Luxembourg

 

[GRE]

+ Tunisia

 

[sannerz]

I only want European countries in Eurovision, definitely not Arab countries. They can have their own contest if they so wish...

Wow... I myself would love to have Arab countries in our contest. Their ethnic music is so interesting and unique.
Turkey could be considered an Arab country. And Morocco participated in the past, with a VERY good song.

 

[MyHeartIsYours]

Wow... I myself would love to have Arab countries in our contest. Their ethnic music is so interesting and unique.
Turkey could be considered an Arab country. And Morocco participated in the past, with a VERY good song.

But they're not European :?. We can have Worldvision if we want all different cultures + styles of music.