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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany's official participation costs for Vienna reveal a record-breaking budget crossing the half-million euro mark. Is this a waste of public funds or the best deal on television?  Behind the glamour of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna lies a massive budget that is sparking public outrage. Germany, a 'Big Five' country that automatically qualifies for the Grand Final, sent Sarah Engels with her song "Fire", only to finish 23rd. Despite the disappointing result, the real debate now focuses on the financial costs, as newly revealed official data shows the country's participation fee crossed the half-million euro mark for the first time in history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ A Historic Record in Participation Fees According to official data released by German broadcaster SWR following a journalistic inquiry, the participation fee paid by ARD to the EBU for Eurovision 2026 reached an exact total of €507,389. This marks the first time in history that Germany's official cost for the entry fee alone...