Germany Eurovision history Germany’s two victories came with Nicole in 1982 and Lena in 2010.
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Winning years Podium record Germany has 11 verified Grand Final podium finishes in the 1957–2026 archive: 2 wins, 4 second places and 5 third places.
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Runner-up record Germany has finished second in the Eurovision Grand Final 4 times : 1980, 1981, 1985, 1987.
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Germany at Eurovision 2027 Participation: Awaiting official 2027 list
Selection status: Selection plan announced
SWR is returning to the national-final format. The application window for professional acts and songwriters closed on 21 September 2026; the live final is expected in February 2027.
Selection: Das Deutsche Finale
Next verified date: no future dated selection milestone is currently published.
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