Jamala on the change of Eurovision rules: what will happen to the political criterion.

Jamala comments on the changes in the National Selection for Eurovision-2026

According to inkorr.com: Singer Jamala, who this year became the music producer of the National Selection for Eurovision-2026, shared her thoughts on potential changes in the criteria for artists' participation. This discussion arose against the backdrop of the initiative by Olya Polyakova. Jamala noted that she is interested in the political stance of the participants, but she does not have direct influence on the formation of the rules.

The current rules of the National Selection were approved in 2019, which caused a conflict with Maruv. This provision prohibits participation for artists who performed in Russia or in temporarily occupied territories after March 2014. Jamala believes that these criteria may need to be changed for a clearer articulation of political stance.

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During the discussion regarding the criteria for participation in the National Selection, Olya Polyakova received support from her business partner Mykhailo Yasyensky. He believes that 'Public' violates citizens' rights. Polyakova expressed her intention to sue the broadcaster, emphasizing that she feels supported in her stance.

Jamala once again emphasized the importance of the political stance of the participants in the National Selection, indicating the need to adjust the existing rules for a clearer definition of political criteria.