“We hope for the best with Slimane”: Emmanuel Macron’s nod to Eurovision 2024. “It must be said that France has not always had many chances,” the head of state smiled, “ at least not as many chances as Sweden.” Forty-five years ago, Marie Myriam received the trophy for The Bird and the Child, France's fifth and final victory in the competition.
Sweden has been crowned seven times. Again last year, with Tattoo by the artist Loreen.