Germany’s History In The Junior Eurovision Song Contest
About Germany's History In The Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Germany first participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2003 and has participated 16 times since then. The country's best result was in 2004, when Kim Petras finished second with the song "Du bist nicht allein". Germany has also finished third twice, in 2005 and 2015.
Germany's participation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest has been marked by controversy. In 2004, Kim Petras was accused of plagiarism, and in 2015, the German broadcaster NDR was accused of rigging the vote. Despite these controversies, Germany remains a popular participant in the contest.
Germany's First Participation
Germany first participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2003. The country was represented by the song "Du bist nicht allein" (You are not alone) by Kim Petras. Petras was 9 years old at the time, making her the youngest participant in the contest's history. The song finished in second place, behind Spain's "Dime que me quieres".
Germany's Best Results
Germany's best result in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest was in 2004, when Kim Petras finished second with the song "Du bist nicht allein". Petras was 9 years old at the time, making her the youngest participant in the contest's history. The song finished in second place, behind Spain's "Dime que me quieres".
Germany's other best results were in 2005 and 2015, when the country finished third with the songs "Lose My Mind" by Josie and "Auf den Spuren der Zeit" (On the traces of time) by Valentina respectively.
Germany's Withdrawals
Germany has withdrawn from the Junior Eurovision Song Contest twice, in 2006 and 2007. The country's first withdrawal was due to a lack of interest from broadcasters. The country's second withdrawal was due to a conflict with the German national football team's schedule.
Germany's Future In The Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Germany has not participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest since 2015. The country's future participation in the contest is uncertain. However, the German broadcaster NDR has expressed interest in returning to the contest in the future.
