Overview
- dpa and multiple outlets report that Sarah Engels intends to compete at Germany’s televised ESC final on February 28, with dpa adding she is expected to enter with the English-language song “Fire.”
- Engels teased the development on Instagram as the “biggest chance” of her career and told followers an announcement will come “in a few days.”
- SWR has not confirmed any participants yet but says the candidate list will be presented imminently ahead of the three-hour national final.
- The broadcaster’s revamped process since autumn 2025 has included songwriting camps, international market research simulating ESC voting, and expert and public juries to filter entries.
- Media reports suggest a nine-act lineup for the Berlin show produced by Kimmig Entertainment, as SWR takes over from NDR following last year’s mid-table finish and without Stefan Raab’s involvement.