Who is Veronica Fusaro? Meet Switzerland’s Eurovision 2026 entry

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The planning for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is already happening, and this year’s event will be held in Vienna, Austria.

Veronia Fusaro is representing Switzerland this year and hopes to win over Europe and viewers with her song.

Switzerland was a founding participant in the very first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956, and remarkably, they won that inaugural competition. Since then, they’ve competed 64 times, with their most recent victory coming in 2024, adding to their initial win.

Eurovision 2026 is almost here! Here’s a complete guide to Switzerland’s participation this year.

Who is Switzerland Eurovision 2026 entry Veronica Fusaro?

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Veronica Fusaro developed a love for music early on, starting classical guitar lessons when she was young. She first became well-known in 2014 as a contestant on the second season of The Voice Switzerland. She sang Caro Emerald’s “A Night like This” and impressed the judges enough to make it onto a team, though she was eventually eliminated during the competition’s knockout round.

Throughout her career, she’s released two studio albums – ‘All the Colours of the Sky’ and ‘Looking for Connection’ – and performed at over 500 concerts both in Switzerland and internationally. This includes a notable performance at the Glastonbury Festival in 2019.

How old is Veronica Fusaro?

Switzerland’s Eurovision entry Veronica Fusaro is 29 years old.

What nationality is Veronica Fusaro?

Veronica Fusaro is Swiss and is from Thun, Switzerland.

What has Veronica Fusaro said about representing Switzerland at Eurovision 2026?

Veronica Fusaro expressed her excitement and honor at being chosen to represent her country in this year’s song contest.

Following her rehearsal on the Eurovision stage, she said she was thrilled and a little nervous, but in a good way. She feels confident about the performance and can’t wait to share it with the audience.

What is Switzerland’s Eurovision 2026 song called?

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Switzerland will be represented at Eurovision this year by Veronica Fusaro, who will perform her self-written song, “Alice.” The song was co-written with Charlie McClean, a Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter.

Fusaro performs vocals and guitar on the song, which is an indie-rock track that tells a story about someone’s intense and controlling obsession with a woman named Alice.

Where did Switzerland come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Last year, Switzerland made it to the final of the competition, finishing in 10th place. Zoë Më represented the country with her song, ‘Voyage’.

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The Eurovision Song Contest has received a lot of criticism for letting Israel compete this year, given the current war happening in Gaza.

As a big fan of the contest, I’m really disappointed to hear that several countries are choosing not to participate this year. It all stems from the European Broadcasting Union’s decision regarding Israel’s continued involvement, and it’s led to this boycott. It’s a shame, honestly, because it’s going to change the whole vibe of the show.

In December 2025, the EBU held a meeting where members voted to create rules preventing governments or outside groups from unfairly pushing certain songs to sway voting results. However, they did not vote on whether Israel would be allowed to participate.

The European Broadcasting Union announced that most of its members decided another vote on whether to participate wasn’t necessary. They confirmed that the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will go ahead as scheduled, with extra safety measures added.

After that, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland announced they would not be competing in Eurovision this year.

Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, has decided not to participate in this year’s contest due to the ongoing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They believe it would be inappropriate to participate while civilians continue to be at risk.

As a big fan, I saw the news about the decision and the BBC, who show the contest here in the UK, have come out saying they fully back the EBU. They put out a statement explaining it’s all about following the rules and making sure everyone feels welcome.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.

You can find a complete list of Eurovision winners, and see how many times the UK has been victorious in the competition.

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Phoebe Kowhai BarnesFreelance Writer

Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a freelance writer specializing in pop culture and entertainment for TopMob. Before that, she was a Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab, where she oversaw their local team. She holds a BA (Hons) degree in English Literature from the University of Nottingham.

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2026-05-14 09:23