The Greek-born mayor of Geneva, Christina Kitsosspeaks exclusive for Eurovisionfun immediately after the announcement of the Swiss public broadcaster and the EBU with the shortlist of the two candidate cities (Geneva and Basel), who continue to claim that Eurovision Song Contest 2025!

Geneva is a city of hospitality, says the city’s mayor

I have had the pleasure of knowing Christina for over 15 years, when we both made our debut in local government as young councillors, so I couldn’t help but congratulate her on the success of her city, which is literally one step away from hosting the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in May.

Christina congratulations on your success! It is now very possible that Geneva will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2025!

We are all very happy in Geneva and we hope that we will succeed in bringing the Eurovision Song Contest to our city.

Where does Geneva stand out compared to Basel? What is the strong point of its candidacy?

The great strength in Geneva is the knowledge we have in organizing major events. For example, in 2021 we hosted the US-Russia summit with Biden-Putin. Both in the canton and in the city, the local parliaments support the organization of Eurovision 2025 in Geneva.

As mayor of one of the two candidate cities, would you like to convey a message?

Geneva is ready to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. It has values ​​of hospitality, openness to the world with 190 nationalities present in the city. Human rights are central.

Christina, thank you so much!

Thank you and we hope to welcome you all in Geneva next May.

Who is Christina Kitsos?

Christina Kitsos is a child of Greeks and a second-generation immigrant. She has been involved in politics since she was very young, with the Socialist Party of Switzerland, and has risen through all the offices of local government. Christina’s rise to mayor is a recognition of her dedication to public service and her commitment to addressing important issues facing the city.

The office of mayor of Geneva (maire de Genève) rotates annually among the five members of the council, the city’s executive body. Christina Kitsos’ term began on 1 June 2024 and ends on 31 May 2025. That means she will be the one leading the entire process to claim the hosting of Eurovision 2025 in Geneva, but she will also be the city’s mayor when the 69th Eurovision Song Contest takes place next year.

Watch the interview with Christina Kitsos on ERT three months ago below:

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