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Eurovision will now let fans in non-participating countries (like the U.S.) vote

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won the 2022 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Italy in May. Next year's contest will be the first ever in which viewers from non-participating countries can cast their vote. (Giorgio Perottino/Getty Images)

Fans of the Eurovision Song Contest who live outside of participating countries will be able to vote for their favorite acts next year, for the first time in the competition's nearly seven-decade history.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organizes the contest, announced the set of major changes on Wednesday. They effectively put more power in the hands of the voters while broadening the global electorate.

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