ESC shock: finalist cancels preliminary decision appearance. Marie Reim (23) and Max Mutzke (42) are hot candidates for victory.
On February 16, 2024, a national preliminary decision moderated by Barbara Schöneberger will decide who will represent Germany in the music contest. The decision-making power belongs to the viewers, who are allowed to vote by telephone. In the preliminary decision on February 16th, a candidate may have a decisive bonus. The winner of the preliminary round will compete in the official preliminary round in mid-February.