After weeks of discussions between RTL and rights holders, the song “Mother Nature” will participate in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Investigations found no grounds for disqualification or copyright infringement
Two and a half weeks have passed since Eva Marija was chosen to represent Luxembourg at the upcoming Eurovision 2026 with her song “Mother Nature”. Shortly after her victory, social media erupted with demands to disqualify the entry, claiming it plagiarized Birdy’s 2016 hit “Keeping Your Head Up”. The decision about participation has now been disclosed.
“No further steps are necessary”
Following weeks of discussions between RTL and the European Broadcasting Union and various copyright organizations, it has been decided that the song will remain in the competition and will represent Luxembourg in Vienna, Austria.
Jeff Spielmann, Luxembourg’s press manager for Eurovision, stated: “Preparations for the Vienna contest are proceeding as planned.” He noted that a series of meetings with different parties, institutions, and experts had been held to scrutinize the concerns. He added: “The aim was to eliminate all possible accusations,” and concluded: “We concluded that no further steps are necessary at this stage.”
A Long History of Eurovision Copying Claims
Rumors of song copying and copyright breaches have long haunted Eurovision. Over the years, many participating songs have been accused of resembling existing works. The latest case arose just last year, when the Icelandic duo VÆB was rumored to have copied their 2025 Eurovision song “Róa” Allegations claimed it was too similar to “Khatunat HaShana” (in English: “Wedding of the Year”) by Israeli singers Itay Levi and Eyal Golan.
The controversy led to multiple inquiries in Iceland and even a complaint filed by Israeli songwriter Ofir Cohen to the EBU demanding disqualification. Ultimately, the song went on to represent Iceland as planned, finishing 25th in the final.
As has happened many times before, Luxembourg’s entry will not be accused of plagiarism and will participate in Eurovision.
Luxembourg in Eurovision 2026
“Mother Nature” is the title of the song that will be performed by Eva Marija, who will represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, in the first half of the second semi-final on May 14th. The song was written by Eva together with Thomas Stengaard, who has been responsible for many Eurovision songs, including the winning entry of Eurovision 2013, “Only Teardrops”, Maria Broberg, who was among the writers of Poland’s 2023 entry “Solo” and Moldova’s 2019 entry “Stay”, and Julie Aagaard, who co-wrote the United Kingdom’s 2025 song “What The Hell Just Happened”, Austria’s 2024 entry “We Will Rave”, and Malta’s 2022 song “I Am What I Am”. The song is performed in English.
“Mother Nature” explores an inner journey of growth, healing, and reconnection with self through nature. The singer reflects on her past — the innocence of when “the seed was planted” — recognizing that even good things evolve and end. Amid storms, doubts, and identity questions, she finds stability in nature’s forces: the earth, the roots, the wind, and the cyclic rhythm of life.
At these days, Luxembourg is ranked 11th in the betting odds.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Luxembourg’s 40th participation in Eurovision. Luxembourg joined the competition in 1956, was one of the seven founding countries, and has won it five times over the years. Luxembourg’s last victory was at Eurovision 1983 with the song “Si la vie est cadeau” performed by singer Corinne Hermès. In 2024, Luxembourg returned to the competition after a 31-year absence.
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