ESC 2026: Moldova is back and with new selection format
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www.hashtageurovision.comHere’s the latest on Moldova in Eurovision 2026.
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Moldova returned to Eurovision in 2026 with a revamped national selection process. Moldova’s broadcaster TRM organized a live audition phase as part of a broader return plan for Vienna 2026. This marks Moldova’s continued participation after a hiatus and signals a more structured, larger-scale national final than in some previous years.[3][5]
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In the Eurovision 2026 context, Moldova competed in the first semi-final in Vienna. Moldova qualified for the grand final, earning a place among the 10 qualifiers announced from the semi-final, thereby securing a spot in the final lineup. The Moldova entry in the semi-final performed as part of the late May schedule leading into the final on May 16, 2026 in Vienna.[9][10]
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Moldova’s 2026 entry featured a national selection that involved 34 songs advancing to live auditions, with a two-producer leadership structure and a sizable national jury (including international members) to guide the process and the eventual act selection. This indicates a notable shift toward a more robust, polished selection framework designed to identify a strong Eurovision contestant for Europe.[3]
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News coverage around Moldova’s Eurovision activity in 2026 highlighted the return after a break, the new format, and the progress from national selection to semi-final qualification, culminating in a final appearance at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle.[5][3]
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- Process flow: national submission → live auditions (34 songs) → finalists chosen → semi-final in Vienna → final in Vienna. Moldova reached the final from the semi-final, confirming their progression in the contest’s 2026 edition.[10][3]
If you’d like, I can pull exact names of Moldova’s semi-final act, its song title, and its final running order, or compare Moldova’s 2026 approach with their 2025 withdrawal context. I can also provide a compact timeline of Moldova’s Eurovision activity in 2026 with sources.