France at Eurovision 2025: The head of the French delegation reveals new details about the selection of singer Louane, the true meaning of the song, and whether France will hold a national selection in 2026. All the details in this article.
Will France return with a national selection for Eurovision in 2026? This question emerged after an interview with Alexandra Redde-Amiel, the head of the French Eurovision delegation and director of entertainment and games at the French national broadcaster, France Télévisions. During the interview, Alexandra discussed her behind-the-scenes experiences at Eurovision, the importance of French music in the competition, and the possibility of bringing back the national selection in 2026.
Innovative Live Broadcasting Approach
In her comments regarding the selection process for the French Eurovision entry, Alexandra explained how the process has evolved in recent years. “At France Télévisions, we aim to expand the Eurovision brand and engage more and more French people in participating,” she says, noting the importance of creating a connection with the French public. To this end, the French delegation decided to take a risk and bring the French entry for Eurovision 2025 through the well-known artist Louane.
Louane’s success during the halftime performance of the France vs. Scotland football match proved the power of combining sports and music. “We had 80,000 people in the audience, and the crowd’s reaction was amazing. No one booed her, everyone cheered for her,” Alexandra excitedly recalls. “The connection with the audience was incredible, and I think we started to see the shift that is happening over the years.” Watch Louane’s debut performance with the French Eurovision 2025 song:
A Bold and Risky Move with Louane
The decision to bring Louane as France’s representative for Eurovision 2025 was not an easy one. “At first, she said no to me,” Alexandra recalls about Louane, “but after a few months, she came back to me, shared her song, and said she would only do it with this song.” The song Louane wrote is deeply personal, expressing her feelings toward her late mother, and its success was clear from the outset.
Louane is a well-established artist in France, and as Alexandra points out, “Choosing a well-known and respected artist in the French market is crucial to the success of any Eurovision entry.” Alexandra describes her first meeting with Louane as an immediate and emotional connection. “She played me her song and shared her life story. Everything just clicked,” Alexandra recalls.
“It’s a big risk for my career,” Louane said in an interview with France Inter radio, expressing her excitement and fears ahead of Eurovision 2025. “This will be the most important moment of my career because I’m already established in France, and if it doesn’t work out, it won’t be easy to bounce back,” the singer admits, who was discovered on ‘The Voice France’ in 2013. She also explains her need to face new challenges: “I wanted a new challenge, but I didn’t think of it this way. First and foremost, I wanted to make my mother proud.”
Will France Return with a National Selection in 2026?
Alexandra does not rule out the possibility of bringing back the French national selection for Eurovision. “We have the ambition to return to a national selection for Eurovision. I think it’s the right way to present French talent to the world, similar to Italy’s San Remo Festival and Sweden’s national selection,” she says. She mentions that, based on internal considerations, there is room for experimenting with new methods, including a competitive national selection, to maximize exposure and create a stronger connection with the French public.
Throughout the interview, it was emphasized that France’s goal is not only to participate in Eurovision but also to lead and influence. Alexandra speaks of the desire to see Louane win, but also the need to build programs that spark interest and give a platform to new artists of all ages and backgrounds.
It was also revealed that the direction of the stage performance in Basel will be handled by none other than Fredrik Rydman, one of the leading directors in Eurovision staging. This is a particularly impressive choice, as Rydman is not only an experienced director but also someone who has won Eurovision twice, most recently with the song “The Code” by Nemo last year. Additionally, he was responsible for Måns Zelmerlöw’s famous performance in 2015, which brought him the victory, and among other projects he has worked on is the Finnish national selection, where he significantly raised the production standards.
The True Meaning of the French Song
The French entry for 2025 not only showcases Louane’s talent but also tells her personal story. “The song is about family, a mother-daughter story, and the cycle of life,” says Alexandra. “The meaning of the song is both about loss and hope. It’s a very personal story that reflects the need to hold on to our heritage and remember our roots, no matter what.”
Louane not only tells her life story in the song but also manages to convey it so warmly and authentically that listeners are able to connect personally with the song and deeply experience her emotions. Currently, France is ranked third in the Eurovision 2025 betting odds.
Louane’s success in the Eurovision 2025 betting odds already proves that the move by the French national broadcaster was successful, and it’s likely that we will see the French return to holding a national selection in the years to come. The French song is an emotional personal story and positions Louane as a strong representative of France in the world of music. Will France return to holding a national selection in 2026? It is certainly possible, and the goal is clear – to continue offering high-quality content and support French artists in reaching new heights in the competition.
France at Eurovision 2025
“Maman” (translated as: “Mom”) is the title of the song to be performed by the singer, Louane, at the grand final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. The singer, who was selected internally by the French national broadcaster, wrote the song herself with Tristan Salvati. This is the first Eurovision entry for the songwriters. After the song reveal, France ranks fourth in the betting odds for Eurovision 2025 with 9% winning chances.
Louane – Who Are You?
Anne Peichert, 28, known by her stage name Louane Emera, or simply Louane, is not only a talented singer but also a multi-disciplinary artist who has managed to stand out in both the music and film industries. She began her musical career on “The Voice France,” and since then has seized every opportunity to expand her activities and deepen her influence in French culture, becoming a household name across France. The young singer has released five albums to date, with the latest, “Solo,” leading her career to new heights. The album has been a great success and has accumulated over 2 billion streams on various platforms, demonstrating great popularity and a wide and loyal fan base. The hit “la Pluie” (“The Rain”), included in this album, has captured the hearts of the audience and become one of her leading songs.
In addition to her success in the music field, Louane has also won one of the most prestigious awards in French cinema for her role in “la Famille Bélier” (“The Bélier Family”). In this film, she portrays a hearing person in a family of deafs who, despite her family’s disability, manages to express herself through singing. The role brought her wide recognition and reinforced her status as a respected artist on the international stage.
Eurovision 2025: This will be France’s 68th participation in Eurovision. France joined the competition in 1956 and has won it five times over the years. France’s last victory was in Eurovision 1977 with the song “L’Oiseau et l’Enfant” performed by singer Marie Myriam.
