Weekly Update
Two countries confirm their entries. Several others moved forward with national selection plans. In Vienna, preparations are in full swing.
www.eurovisionuniverse.comMoldova confirmed a return to Eurovision 2026 with a revamped national selection format and subsequently competed in Vienna, reaching the final in 2026.[1][5]
Overview
- Moldova's 2026 participation followed a one-year hiatus and featured a new national selection process designed to modernize how the act is chosen.[1]
- The national selection involved a larger jury and international input, with a prize and ongoing guidance from producers for the winner.[5][1]
Performance in Eurovision 2026
- Moldova returned to the contest in Vienna 2026 and qualified for the grand final after the first semi-final.[4][10]
- In the final results, Moldova finished among the finalists, with the first semi-final results confirming their qualification.[10]
Context and background
- Moldova had previously withdrawn from Eurovision 2025 for economic and organizational reasons but announced a return for 2026 with a refreshed format.[3][6]
- The 2026 national selection process selected 34 songs for live auditions, emphasizing live performance quality and artist charisma.[6]
Illustration (what to look for if you’re tracking Moldova in future contests)
- Follow updates from TRM (Teleradio-Moldova) and local press for changes to the national selection format and participant lists.[6]
- Monitor semi-final results in Vienna for Moldova’s progression and final placement in the grand final.[4][10]
Citations
- Moldova confirms return to Eurovision 2026 with new national selection format.[1]
- Eurovision 2026: Moldova qualified for the final after the first semi-final.[10][4]
- National selection in Moldova features 34 songs for live auditions.[6]
- Moldova’s 2025 withdrawal and 2026 return context.[3][6]