Verjamem
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We should look on Big 5 from few perspectives.
1. Money
Eurovision is more expensive than before, it's not easier without Russia and Turkiye in. However, even with sponsorship deals (Moroccan Oil, TikTok, Booking.com), Martin Österdahl complains how difficult it is to organize the contest. Is he right or there are some things which can be done better?
2. Keeping big/important countries satisfied
Germany's absence in 1996 is cited as of the main reasons, which resulted in creation of Big 5. France and Spain were close to relegation around 2000 too. Well, things are different. EBU didn't know what to do then, contest was expanding quickly and widely. Now it's clear, you can participate every year and you qualify for the final or not, but either way you have a opportunity to show yourself on big stage. Last time we talked about limited number of countries was around 2005?
3. Power of participating countries
Big 5 or not, I think broadcasters/countries still have too little power, influence on EBU, contest. Maybe this group should be a voice of participants and represent their interests when it's needed?
1. Money
Eurovision is more expensive than before, it's not easier without Russia and Turkiye in. However, even with sponsorship deals (Moroccan Oil, TikTok, Booking.com), Martin Österdahl complains how difficult it is to organize the contest. Is he right or there are some things which can be done better?
2. Keeping big/important countries satisfied
Germany's absence in 1996 is cited as of the main reasons, which resulted in creation of Big 5. France and Spain were close to relegation around 2000 too. Well, things are different. EBU didn't know what to do then, contest was expanding quickly and widely. Now it's clear, you can participate every year and you qualify for the final or not, but either way you have a opportunity to show yourself on big stage. Last time we talked about limited number of countries was around 2005?
3. Power of participating countries
Big 5 or not, I think broadcasters/countries still have too little power, influence on EBU, contest. Maybe this group should be a voice of participants and represent their interests when it's needed?
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