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Apparently :ro: will withdraw

For financial reasons, according to sources from within TVR.
 

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Romania Eurovision (FB) said that the website claiming that Romania would be withdrawing isn't really reliable when it comes to Romania's broadcaster.
They even posted a link to an article stating that Romania have already started to work on their Eurovision participation.
 

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Romania Eurovision (FB) said that the website claiming that Romania would be withdrawing isn't really reliable when it comes to Romania's broadcaster.
They even posted a link to an article stating that Romania have already started to work on their Eurovision participation.
That is a general article regarding ESC 2024. It says nothing about what, if anything, TVR is doing to prepare for next year's contest.
 

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That is a general article regarding ESC 2024. It says nothing about what, if anything, TVR is doing to prepare for next year's contest.
Yeah. Romania Eurovision Community (FB) pointed out that they've been working on the ESC 2024 page (and that it would be strange to update that page if they intend to withdraw).

That's what they wrote when they presented that link:
Unfortunately, the libertatea.ro article is biased against the public broadcaster and should be fact checked before used as a statement.

The actions of TVR in recent weeks are completely different to what the article states. Here is an example - they are already working on the Eurovision site for 2024:

 

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TVR hasn't cared about Eurovision for years, instead we dealt with corrupted national selections and lack of engagement. It would be sad to see them leave, but they either need complete new people onboard or leave it to another broadcaster.
 

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It's sad to see how much Romania has fallen in Eurovision. The country with a 100% record, a powerhouse with a string of great entries recieving good results. All of that in ruin and now it's lucky if you guys make the final while serving endless mediocrity (WRS the exception). It wont feel quite the same without Romania there, but a withdrawal and coming back in the future with a clean slate and fresh perspective will help some hopefully. Romania has such a great music industry and has all the means to do exceptionally well like Ukraine year in year out, they just need to tap into it. I don't think any broadcaster other than TVR can do Eurovision, but hopefully with TVR out it gives others the opportunity to step in and do something.
 

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TVR messy as usual xheat They kept reporting on ESC 2024 so it was weird considering the withdrawal news. Eh, we shall see.
 

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My proposal: 2nd placer from the moldovan selection competes for Romania, EBU funds 50% of the cost, TVR only pays the other half.

Everybody wins
 

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It's time for Moldova and Romania to reunite, though.
The broadcasters could split the Eurovision fees like the Belgian broadcasters do + Moldova would become a EU member.

It's a win for everyone.
 

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I’d have more sympathy if they sent decent entries that fail to qualify but if you send trash expect trash results right??

Romanian eurofans deserve so much better
 

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We will have to wait until early 2024 for Romania to make a decision regarding participation in ESC 2024. It depends on whether or not the Romanian government provides the funds that TVR needs to participate.

 

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Let's hope they will be granted that money they need to take part.
Even though their recent entries haven't been that great (minus 2022), :ro: has submitted some iconic performances, for sure. They would be deeply missed.
 
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