Moldova’s national broadcaster TRM has held a consultation on a potential return to Eurovision next year. It comes after Moldova had withdrawn from the Contest midway through its national selection.
Consultation held with local artists
In a press release uploaded to its website, TRM confirmed that a consultation had been held with local artists regarding the potential for a return to the Contest in 2026. Notable artists in attendance were the Sunstroke Project, who represented Moldova in 2010 and 2017, scoring Moldova’s best ever result.
The format of the debates revolved around the way the national selection was carried out, as well as potential changes to the rules of its national final – Etapa Naลฃionalฤ. Other matters were also discussed, including the potential promote artists better and how to support acts on their Eurovision journey. Artists also raised their concerns on the creative process and how to improve the conduct of the national selection.
Despite the positive signals that came from the meeting, TRM was quick to clarify a decision on participation at Eurovision 2026 has not been made. The broadcaster added that consultations will continue to be held with artists and producers to establish a position that best represents the artistic landscape.
Return from withdrawal
The potential for Moldova’s return came after TRM suddenly withdrew from the 2025 Contest. The decision to withdraw came following the live auditions of its selection for Etapa Naลฃionalฤ. At the time, the broadcaster opted to withdraw following the broadcaster’s concerns on the quality of songs submitted. However, TRM said that they would be making a return to the competition as soon as possible.
Moldova’s Eurovision journey
Moldova is relatively new to the Eurovision Song Contest, joining in 2005. Their debut entry, Zdob ศi Zdub, finished in 6th place, which had remained their highest scoring entry up until 2017. They were dethroned by returners Sunstroke Project and the song โHey Mammaโ, which finished in 3rd place. At the close of voting, Moldova received 374 points.
After representing Moldova in 2007, Natalia Barbu returned to Eurovision in 2024 with the song “In the Middle”. She received 20 points in the first semifinal, ultimately placing thirteenth and missing out on the grand final.
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