Switzerland in EuroMusic Song Contest 9

Switzerland participated in the ninth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Swiss broadcaster, SRG SSR, responsible for the act of this edition.

Selection process
For their fifth participation the Swiss broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. They announced to select a song in English. Later it was clear that they would perform: "The last of our kind" in Gothenborg.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Switzerland was drawn to perform seventh, following Norway and preceding Austria.

Due the bookmakers, Switzerland was counted as one of the favorites to win the show. However, when the voting was over, it was clear that Switzerland finished second with 139 points. It was their best result so far.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Switzerland and awarded by Switzerland in the final.