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The semi final of Germany’s Eurovision national selection “Chefsache ESC” concluded, advancing 9 out of 14 competitors to the final. Check out the full results!

The German Eurovision national selection, “Chefsache ESC”, continued tonight with the semi-final. 14 contestants sang their Eurovision song for the first time and competed to advance to the German Eurovision national selection final that will take place on March 1st, of which only nine artists continued forward. The semi-final results were determined by judges’ voting only (100%). The semi-final took place at the 8 EMG studios in the city of Cologne, hosted by the well-known German presenter Barbara Schöneberger.

The judges in the semi-final are pre-selection producer Stefan Raab, TV host and German delegation spokesperson at Eurovision 2023 Elton, and singer and songwriter Yvonne Catterfeld. Joining them is a guest judge, singer and songwriter Max Giesinger who was part of the German judging panel in the Eurovision contest in 2018 and 2022.




Chefsache ESC 2025 Semi final Results (advancers highlighted):

Among the national selection participants is the band From Fall To Spring, which participated in the national selection in 2023. Apart from them, all the names in the selection are brand new to the competition!




Competition Structure and Voting Process

The national selection will feature 24 participants competing in two heats. 14 contestants will advance to the semi-final, from which nine finalists will emerge. Stefan Raab, along with other experts, will serve as a judge during the first three broadcasts. However, the ultimate decision on who will represent Germany at Eurovision in Basel will rest entirely in the hands of the public. Unlike previous years, Raab decided to exclude an international jury, opting instead for full reliance on domestic audience voting.

Important Dates for “Chefsache ESC 2025”

Details about the selection process schedule have also been revealed. The quarterfinals will air on RTL, while the grand final will take place on Saturday, March 1, at 20:15 CET on Das Erste. Barbara Schöneberger will host all four shows, as she did last year.

  • Quarter Final 1: Friday, February 14, 2025.
  • Quarter Final 2: Saturday, February 15, 2025.
  • Semi Final: Saturday, February 22, 2025.
  • Grand Final: Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 20:15 CET.




In a previous report, we highlighted Stefan Raab’s dramatic return to Eurovision. As one of Germany’s most influential figures in television and music, Raab declared, “If Germany doesn’t win Eurovision 2025, I’m responsible.” After more than a decade away from the competition, Raab pledged to take full accountability for either Germany’s success or failure in Basel.

Germany’s bold approach, record participation, and musical diversity highlight its serious intent to secure a win at Eurovision 2025. With meticulous preparation, Raab’s involvement, and public engagement at the forefront, “Chefsache ESC” promises an exciting and competitive selection process. Germany appears determined not just to compete but to triumph in Basel.




Germany in Eurovision 2024

“Always on the Run” is the title of the song performed by singer Isaak, who represented Germany in the grand final of Eurovision 2024. The song was selected through a national selection process. Germany finished 12th in the final with 117 points, achieving 10th place among the juries and only 19th place in the public vote.

Source: EurovisionWorld

Eurovision 2025: This will be Germany’s 68th participation in Eurovision. Germany joined the competition in 1956, was one of the seven founding countries, and has won twice over the years. Germany’s last victory was in Eurovision 2010 with the song “Satellite” performed by singer Lena Meyer-Landrut.