Germany in EuroMusic Song Contest 11

Germany participated in the eleventh edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The German broadcaster ADR, was responsible for the act of this edition. They also hosted this edition in Munich.

Selection process
For the eleventh participation of the ADR, they decided to select their act with a intern selection for Munich.

ADR announced that they would perform a song in the English language. They selected the song Taken by a stranger.

Hosting
Because Germany won the previous edition, they got the rights to host the contest. A bit later, the ADR announced to host the eleventh edition.

All German citties could send a bit for hosting the contest. The ADR and the EBU agreed the venue must have above 8.000 seats, but they prefered at least 10.000. When the deadline was over, it was clear that Berlin, Dortmunt and Munich. The EBU and ADR announced later on, that the Olympiahalle, in Munich, was chosen as host venue. The venue has a capacity of 15.500 people.

Lena Gercke and Stefan Gödde were the presenters of this edition.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Because Germany won the previous edition, they were automatic qualified for the final in Munich.

Germany performed sixteenth, following Russia and preceding Cyprus. They were for a long time in the running to win the contest again, for the third time. However, the United States received more points from the last voting countries, and won this edition with 8 points ahead.

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.

Given points
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