Liechtenstein and Eurovision: The Dream That Never Quite Sings

Ah, Liechtenstein—home of breathtaking Alpine views, enviable banking systems, and precisely zero Eurovision appearances. Yes, you read that right. The tiny principality remains part of an exclusive club alongside the Vatican City: Europe’s “Thanks, but no thanks” when it comes to the glittery chaos of the Eurovision Song Contest.

In a recent interview with the Austria Press Agency (APA), Prime Minister Brigitte Haas delicately dashed any lingering hopes of seeing Liechtenstein waving its flag in a future Grand Final. The reason? Size matters, apparently. “We have medium-sized communities with 3,000 people, but we don’t have an event hall for 3,000,” Haas remarked. Translation: if you want confetti cannons, LED walls and key changes, you might have to build your own arena first.

The End of Radio Liechtenstein’s Eurovision Dreams

Once upon a time, Radio Liechtenstein flirted with the idea of bringing the country into the European Broadcasting Union and, by extension, Eurovision. But as of April 3, that dream is as dead as a ballad in the second half of a semi-final. The state broadcaster shut down following a 2024 vote to privatise it—taking with it any realistic path to Eurovision participation.

So, while the rest of Europe is busy debating pyro budgets and questionable fashion choices, Liechtenstein is perfectly happy to remain an enthusiastic spectator. Eurovision might be about unity, glitter, and questionable key changes, but for Liechtenstein, it seems more like an expensive hobby they’re not keen to pick up.

The Eternal Outsider

For now, Liechtenstein stays proudly in its lane, cheering from afar while others sweat under the stage lights. Will they ever join? Never say never—but don’t hold your breath waiting for a “12 points from Vaduz” moment any time soon.

Source: APA- Eurovoix