The dutch public broadcaster is curently facing budget cuts as well. Another thing not in their favor.

🇵🇹 Last year's runner up. Not sure if they want after this year's 13th place.

🇵🇱 Has hosted twice before, so is experienced.

🇸🇲 Has expressed the wish to host.

🇳🇱 Knows how to host a Eurovision event. Not clear how it's withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 will influence a potential hosting.

🇲🇹 A two time JESC host. Nor sure if there's an interest at hosting.

🇦🇲 Is already hosting Eurovision Young Musicians in june next year.
Hosting two Eurovision events in 6 months seems a bit too much.

🇦🇱 Has some financial troubles. This makes hosting less likely.

🇲🇰 Is in talks to host JESC in 2027. Maybe they move things forward.

So true, we had 25 countries in the final in 2024. That's still fresh in our memories.

To make it even more complicated: the description of the video about the voting (published today) said 18:00 CET.