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Road to Vienna: Switzerland With the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna drawing closer, we’re continuing our daily series highlighting this year’s participants. Today putting the spotlight on Switzerland. Veronica Fusaro: Singer-Songwriter with a strong reputation Swiss singer-songwriter Veronica Fusaro has built a strong reputation with her soulful voice and captivating live performances. Born in Thun, she rose to prominence in the mid-2010s and is now set to represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Early Career and Breakthrough Fusaro’s breakthrough came in 2016 with her debut EP Lost in Thought, recorded in her parents’ basement. The release earned her “Demo of the Year” at m4music Festival and “Best Talent” from SRF3. These early achievements quickly positioned her as one of Switzerland’s most promising new artists. Musical Growth and Live Success She continued her rise with the EPs Ice Cold (2018) and Sunkissed (2019), blending pop, soul, and R&B influences. Known for her strong stage presence, Fusaro has performed over 500 shows and appeared at major events like the Glastonbury Festival and Montreux Jazz Festival. She also supported artists such as Mark Knopfler. Albums and Artistic Evolution Her debut album All the Colors of the Sky (2023) reached No. 5 in Switzerland, marking a major milestone. In 2025, she released her second album Looking for Connection, showcasing a more mature sound and modern production style. Eurovision 2026 Journey In 2026, Fusaro was internally selected by SRG SSR to represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Chosen from nearly 500 submissions, she will bring her distinctive voice and experience to one of the world’s biggest music stages. Alice: A Dark Story of Obsession and Control Alice explores the thin line between love and obsession. What begins as a seemingly gentle and caring tone quickly reveals a one-sided and unsettling connection, where affection feels forced rather than mutual. When Love Turns Unhealthy As the song զարգ progresses, it becomes clear that the narrator’s feelings are not grounded in reality. There is a strong sense of delusion, with imagined love replacing genuine emotion. This creates an uncomfortable dynamic built on control rather than trust. Psychological Depth and Isolation The track dives into intense psychological themes. The narrator appears disconnected from reality, possibly existing only within Alice’s mind. This adds a surreal and haunting layer, while also highlighting deep loneliness and emotional isolation. At its core, “Alice” is a warning about unhealthy attachment. It shows how love can shift into control and emotional harm when boundaries disappear. The song leaves a lasting impact by exposing the darker side of obsession. Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest Switzerland has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest since its inception in 1956, achieving victories in 1956 with Lys Assia‘s “Refrain,” in 1988 with Céline Dion‘s “Ne partez pas sans moi,” and in 2024 with Nemo‘s “The Code.”  The Bookmakers Switzerland is currently ranked 26th by the bookmakers and just 13th in its semi-final . Qualifying for the final is shaping up to be a tough challenge