With the unveiling of her latest single, ‘Alice’, Veronica Fusaro steps forward as Switzerland’s hopeful for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. For Switzerland, Eurovision history comes with a glittering footnote. Back in 1988, a young Canadian singer named Celine Dion stunned Europe and carried the Swiss flag to victory with a simple, unexpected, and career-defining performance. So whenever Switzerland selects a new act, the inevitable question floats back to the surface, could lightning strike twice?
Enter Fusaro, with a track that feels far removed from the formulaic theatrics that sometimes dominate Eurovision. ‘Alice’ isn’t trying to overwhelm you with bombast. Instead, it pulls you in with a cool confidence, a smoky, guitar-laced atmosphere that feels closer to an indie club set than a Eurovision spectacle. That contrast is precisely what makes it intriguing. Where others might reach for fireworks, Fusaro reaches for mood.
And that might be Switzerland’s secret weapon this year. Eurovision audiences have evolved; they’re not just looking for glitter cannons and key changes anymore. Authenticity travels further than ever on that enormous stage, and Fusaro has spent years building exactly that reputation. Her performances tend to feel intimate even in large spaces, a rare skill when you’re about to sing for an audience measured in the hundreds of millions.
Of course, comparisons to Celine Dion are inevitable, they always are when Switzerland enters the competition with a strong vocalist. But Fusaro isn’t chasing that legacy. Dion’s triumph was built on dramatic balladry and vocal fireworks; Fusaro’s strength lies in subtlety, atmosphere, and modern edge. If she does capture Europe’s imagination, it won’t be by repeating the past but by offering something refreshingly different.
Whether ‘Alice’ becomes a Eurovision juggernaut or simply a standout entry in a crowded field remains to be seen. But one thing is already clear: Switzerland hasn’t sent a safe choice. They’ve sent an artist with a distinct voice and a song that lingers in your head.
