Overview
- Engels urged Germans to support their entrant without constant nitpicking and said she draws strength from having her family with her in Vienna.
- She plans to perform her pop song Fire for Germany after winning the ARD national final in February.
- TV host Jan Böhmermann, speaking on his podcast with Olli Schulz, called the song solid but said he does not expect Germany to finish in the top half.
- Odds tracked by eurovisionworld.com currently place Germany near 23rd, reflecting tepid forecasts across betting markets.
- Some schlager performers said Engels’s style is not to their taste but wished her well, as preparations continue for the May 16 final in Vienna.