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North Macedonia: Hopes for the country’s return to Eurovision

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North Macedonia’s national broadcaster, MRT, is considering the possibility of returning to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, despite the fact that Eurovision funding is not included in its recently published annual budget. This leaves a window of opportunity for the country’s participation.

The Program Council of MRT, consisting of eleven members who oversee all programming decisions, has agreed to discuss North Macedonia’s potential return to Eurovision in a meeting held on October 22. This decision followed a request from Macedonian Eurovision fans, urging MRT to reconsider their participation.

The Council’s President, Mrs. Smiljka Janeska Sarkanjac, stated that a special meeting would be needed to thoroughly discuss the matter and expressed her support for the country’s return to the contest. Mrs. Sarkanjac highlighted the importance of participating in international events such as Eurovision, even if the country does not achieve top rankings every year:

“The Program Council of MRT has agreed for three consecutive years that Eurovision participation should not be canceled, even if we are unable to secure high placements. Every opportunity for North Macedonia to be represented on an international platform must not be missed. MRT exists to create and promote local music and culture, and we cannot easily dismiss such an opportunity for exposure.”

It is worth noting that North Macedonia withdrew from the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, citing financial difficulties. Prior to that, the country had participated in every Eurovision contest since 2004.

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North Macedonia: Officially Out of Eurovision 2025

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North Macedonia has officially withdrawn from Eurovision 2025, marking its third consecutive year of absence from the competition.

The country’s national broadcaster, MRT, released its budget for 2025, and as previously reported by local media and Eurovisionfun, no funds are allocated for Eurovision participation. MRT appears to have no immediate plans for a return, with financial constraints cited as the primary reason for the ongoing absence. North Macedonia, however, will continue its involvement in the Junior Eurovision, a contest with significantly lower financial requirements.

Of the Balkan nations, only Greece, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Albania, and Montenegro (returning after a two-year break) will participate in Eurovision 2025. Some of these countries are also facing financial challenges, raising questions about their future participation. Romania and Bulgaria remain uncertain about their involvement.

North Macedonia’s last Eurovision appearance was in 2022 with Andrea and the song “Circles,” which placed 11th in the second semifinal.

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Source: MRT