Monaco: TVMonaco is now a member of the EBU!

Some pretty exciting news come from the south of Europe. TVMonaco has now gained its full EBU membership, making it eligible to participate in all EBU events, including Eurovision Song Contest.

TVMonaco began its operations on September 1st, 2023 and soon the question on whether the nation would be able to return to Eurovision was raised. In fact, TVMonaco being under the umbrella of MMD, a member of the EBU, would still be able to participate in Eurovision.

Eurovision 2024 was not the time for Monaco

However and despite the rumors, Monaco ruled out a a return for Eurovision 2024. No official explanation is provided, although the information given to Monaco-Matin referred to the short timeframe.

Frédéric Cauderlier, the head editor of TVMonaco, explained the reasons behind Monaco’s non-participation in an interview with L’Observateur.

“The deadlines are too tight for registrations. Additionally, at this point in time, the channel’s launch prevents us from immediately focusing on this project”.

Now that TVMonaco has gained full EBU membership, it is up to the broadcaster to decide the country’s return.

Monaco after being absent for 24 years, returned in 2004 and stepped back once more in 2007, not managing to qualify in none of its last attempts.

Stay tuned on EurovisionFun for all news!

Source: EBU