A potentially significant discussion is set to take place at the upcoming General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on 25–26 June in Prague.
According to statements from RTK acting director-general Zana Spahiu, EBU members are expected to consider amendments to the organisation’s statutes that could introduce new categories of membership with limited rights. If approved, these changes could create new opportunities for broadcasters that are currently unable to obtain full EBU membership.
The proposal has attracted particular attention in Kosovo, where broadcaster RTK has long sought participation in both the Eurovision Song Contest and Junior Eurovision. Spahiu argues that Eurovision has evolved into a global cultural platform and that broadcasters such as RTK should be considered within a modernised membership framework.
The reported changes could also be relevant for Canada and Kazakhstan, whose broadcasters currently hold associate-member status within the EBU and have previously expressed interest in participating in Eurovision events.
However, it is important to note that no changes have yet been approved. The EBU has not officially announced any decision regarding new membership categories or the participation of Kosovo, Canada, or Kazakhstan in Eurovision 2027.
Should the proposed amendments receive support at the General Assembly, they could pave the way for future participation by additional broadcasters. Nevertheless, any potential Eurovision debut would still depend on further decisions by the EBU and the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group.
For now, Eurovision fans will be watching Prague closely, as the June meeting could shape the future expansion of the contest and determine whether new countries may eventually join the Eurovision family.
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