by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed




Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Das Deutsche Finale 2026. Who should represent Germany at Eurovision 2026 according to the editorial team?

The German national final, “Das Deutsche Finale 2026”, will take place tomorrow, Saturday, February 28, 2026, featuring 9 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Germany at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The winner will be determined by a combination of 50% jury votes and 50% public votes. Just before the national final, the Euromix editorial team convened to listen to the participating songs and choose their favorites from the German national final.

 

Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Germany?

Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Bela – “Herz”

Bela delivers catchy German‑language pop that could continue the musical direction Germany took last year. It is a very pleasant song that can win over the European audience at Eurovision and potentially place Germany on the left‑hand side of the grand final scoreboard.

Ofek Jerassi: First Place – Wavvyboi – “Black Glitter”

The German national selection this year is simply terrible — the songs are truly awful. The only track that stood out to me is “Black Glitter” by Wavvyboi, who actually comes from the tiny country I recently visited – Liechtenstein. It is a pop‑rock song that starts slowly and gradually becomes more upbeat, very engaging, with a stage aesthetic that will likely lean heavily into emo style. I believe this is the only entry in this national final that can deliver at least a decent result in the Eurovision grand final. Good luck to Germany.

Maor Heumann: First Place – Wavvyboi – “Black Glitter”

There are not many pride anthems with rough distortion, so when one appears — and from Liechtenstein, no less — it is a very good reason to let it fly the flag for Germany. Even in 2026, almost two decades after Dana and 12 years after Conchita, we are still fighting for our right to be whoever we want to be, to love whoever we want, and to cover ourselves in black glitter — reflecting both the beauty and the pain in this world. Eurovision remains an excellent stage on which to echo (and sparkle with) these messages.

Adiel Shtainmetz: First Place – Molly Sue – “Optimist (Ha Ha Ha)”

It is a shame that yet another German national final feels so weak. Only a handful of songs can realistically save them from ending up at the bottom of the grand final scoreboard again. In first place, far ahead of the other entries, I chose “Optimist (Ha Ha Ha)” by Molly Sue. I connected to this song within its first ten seconds. Molly Sue has a particularly moving and beautiful voice that makes this track unforgettable. Sadly, I do not really believe it stands a serious chance of winning the German selection — but I would be more than happy to be wrong.

 

Maayan Eli: First Place – Wavvyboi – “Black Glitter”

“Black Glitter” is a fairly generic yet charming blend of emo‑style pop rock, reminiscent of the late 2000s. The track starts off relatively slowly, then the tempo picks up and the melody gets stuck in your head. The lyrics are catchy, and the backing vocals almost beg you to hum along. Wavvyboi’s styling is intriguing, and he will likely lean into a vampiric look, delivering a performance that recalls Gerard Way, the lead singer of My Chemical Romance — even though there is only one of him. That said, this song will probably get lost among the many entries this year, and it may be better for Germany to go with Bela’s fun “Herz” or Raggazki’s infectious and bouncy “Ciao Raggazki.”

Aviad Berger: First Place – Bela – “Herz”

Germany once again manages to prove that the connection between its music scene and Eurovision is almost accidental. Yet again the German national final feels weak, and most of these songs will likely end up at the bottom of the scoreboard (though Germany is lucky enough not to face the semi‑finals). Still, there are a few entries that manage to stand out, led by Bela’s song. This track puts a smile on my face and I genuinely enjoy it. I should also give credit to Molly’s ballad, which undoubtedly manages to move from the very first second. Wishing Germany the best of luck — you are fortunate to be already in the grand final; honestly, I am not sure it is entirely deserved.

Neta Geffen: First Place – Laura Nahr – “Wonderland”

After last year, when Germany surprised with “Baller,” this season I felt the overall song quality is lower and most of the entries are not very memorable. Within a selection that did not impress me particularly, “Wonderland” manages to stand out thanks to its dramatic pop sound with a slightly dark atmosphere. The chorus sticks quickly, and the performance carries the song both in its intimate moments and at its peaks. It may not be an instant sensation, but it feels like the most complete and suitable choice among this year’s options.

Oscar Diefenthal: First Place – Malou Lovis – “When I’m With You”

Germany is truly surprising this year with a particularly strong selection, and “When I’m With You” by Malou Lovis is my effortless winner. The song is modern, clean, and precise, with a fresh vibe that recalls the sensitive, elegant sound of Olivia Dean — the kind of track that grabs you from the very first listen. It blends softness and power effectively, with smooth production and a chorus that lingers in your mind long after it ends. Even if “When I’m With You” does not win the national final, it is hard to imagine it not getting radio play or turning up in a Netflix series. Eurovision is definitely missing a song in this genre.

 

Roi Ben Hoor: First Place – Sarah Engels – “Fire”

I am simply in love with this song more and more with every listen. “Fire” by Sarah Engels is without doubt the most refreshing and uplifting burst of energy in this year’s German selection. It is pure, feel‑good, hyper‑upbeat pop that brings a wave of positive energy, the kind that just makes you want to get up and dance. After so many years of heavy ballads, forgettable radio tunes, or alienating alternative entries from Germany, Sarah brings exactly what we have not seen from them in a long time: a sparkling pop party that is light, fun, and above all does not take itself too seriously. If Germany truly wants to escape the bottom of the scoreboard in Vienna and get the arena on its feet, this is absolutely the song they need to choose.

Talya Raviv: First Place – Sarah Engels – “Fire”

The German selection really bored me; the songs felt static, and some even included sections that did not fit together. It seems as though Germany has no real desire to reach the top 15 again after two successful years. However, I think Sarah Engels’s song has the strongest potential to succeed. She has solid vocal abilities, and the track itself is fun and catchy. I hope the live performance will be polished and feature good choreography, otherwise the song will struggle to make an impact.

Talor Fishler: First Place – Ragazzki – “Ciao Ragazzki”

Raggazki are playfully mixing Germany, Italy, and Poland into a driving party hit that you simply cannot get out of your head. I love how light‑hearted the atmosphere is, I love the joyful chaos, I love the clever cultural references — and most of all, I love zloty! In my view, “Ciao Ragazzki” is Germany’s strongest option this year: a song with infectious energy, and I can already picture the band partying with all of Europe on the stage in Vienna.

Noy Yehoyada and Tal Dahan: First Place – Malou Lovis – “When I’m With You”

After so many years of Eurovision being filled with love songs of all kinds aimed at straight couples – and later also at gay couples – it is finally time for lesbians to get a proper love song on the Eurovision stage as well. Yes, the song is a bit cheesy, but there have been cases where songs like this have gone on to win the contest. Besides, let us, for once, dedicate one song this year to each other for a change…

 

Rachel Geron: First Place – Wavvyboi – “Black Glitter”

Wow, what is going on here?! What an incredible national final! By far, we are witnessing the strongest selection of the current season. To be honest, any of these songs at this level could represent Germany and deliver an unforgettable performance. Still, to be fair, I am choosing “Black Glitter” as my personal winner. The vocals are stunning – I am absolutely here for those high notes, the explosive melody and the overall atmosphere of this track – I would love it to play over the end credits of the movie of my life. I’ll be putting on black glitter for the grand final night.

Shahar (Chacha) Asido: First Place – Sarah Engels – “Fire”

Sarah Engels’ song is my number one. It is upbeat, cute, and catchy, and even though we have heard many tracks in this style before, I still think it is simply the strongest song in the German national selection.

Adi Gazel: First Place – Sarah Engels – “Fire”

Sarah Engels’s song is very charming — not something exceptionally groundbreaking or radically new for Eurovision, but by Germany’s standards it is definitely a refreshing change and a polished, original pop track. Will it be Germany’s salvation? Not necessarily, but with smart staging and a solid vocal performance, Sarah could still secure a very respectable placing for Germany in the final.

 

Avi Ofek Maor Adiel Maayan Aviad Neta Oscar Roi Talya Talor Noy Tal Rachel Chacha Adi Results
Sarah Engels 10 7 4 10 4 7 7 4 12 12 10 10 10 3 12 12 134
Molly Sue 7 10 8 12 5 10 10 7 5 10 3 3 8 10 10 2 120
Wavvyboi 5 12 12 7 12 8 6 3 6 2 6 8 7 12 3 10 119
BELA 12 6 3 3 10 12 8 5 2 8 8 7 5 6 8 8 111
Laura Nahr 6 3 7 8 7 6 12 6 10 6 4 5 6 7 6 6 105
Malou Lovis 8 4 2 2 2 3 2 12 4 5 7 12 12 4 4 5 88
MYLE 4 5 10 5 6 4 5 2 7 7 5 2 3 8 7 4 84
Ragazzki 2 2 6 6 8 2 3 8 8 3 12 6 2 2 5 7 82
Dreamboys The Band 3 8 5 4 3 5 4 10 3 4 2 4 4 5 2 3 69

All Participants of Das Deutsche Finale 2026 Final