## Joost Klein Declines ESC Participation in Basel
### Eurovision Song Contest to Take Place in Basel
**Basel, Switzerland** - The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Basel, Switzerland. This will be the first time the contest has been held in Switzerland since 1956. The contest will take place in the St. Jakobshalle, which has a capacity of over 12,000 people.
### Joost Klein Declines Offer to Represent Germany
German singer Joost Klein has declined an offer to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest. Klein was approached by German broadcaster NDR to participate in the contest, but he declined the offer, citing personal reasons. Klein said that he is currently focusing on his solo career and is not ready to commit to the Eurovision Song Contest.
### Klein's Eurovision History
Klein is a well-known singer in Germany. He rose to fame in 2019 when he won the German version of The Voice. Klein represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2020, where he finished in 11th place.
### Germany's Eurovision Selection Process
NDR has not yet announced how they will select the German representative for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. In the past, NDR has used a variety of methods to select the German representative, including national finals and internal selections.
### The Future of the Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most popular music competitions in the world. The contest has been held annually since 1956 and has been won by some of the world's biggest stars, including ABBA, Celine Dion, and Julio Iglesias. The Eurovision Song Contest is known for its diverse range of musical styles and its unique voting system, which allows viewers from all over the world to vote for their favorite songs.
