Germany in EuroMusic Song Contest 6

Germany participated in the sixth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The German broadcaster, ADR, was responsible for this edition.

Selection process
For their sixth participation in the contest, the ADR decided to select their submission internally. Germany decided very fast to perform in English. Later on, they presented their song in Berlin. "Wild & free" would be the act in Malmö.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Germany was drawn to perform seventeenth, and pre-last, following Italy and preceding The Netherlands.

Germany was due the bookmakers counted as possible winner, in the beginning of the voting, Germany was on top. Later, Ireland was able to make a gap who was big enough to be sure of a victory. Germany received from the last country, the Netherlands, the twelve points and became so second.

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 Germany and awarded by Germany in the final.