Overview
- SWR/ARD confirmed nine contenders, led by Sarah Engels with the song "Fire," alongside Ragazzki, Malou Lovis, MYLE, Molly Sue, wavvyboi, Dreamboys The Band, Laura Nahr and BELA.
- A 20-member international jury will reduce the field to three before a public vote chooses Germany’s entry for Vienna.
- The live broadcast from Berlin will air on ARD, hosted by Barbara Schöneberger with Hazel Brugger.
- Early response is mixed on social media, with Ragazzki emerging in international commentary as a potential favorite.
- The 70th Eurovision is scheduled for May 16 in Vienna, with participation down to about 35 countries after boycotts by Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland.