However, since Channel 31 is outside the European Broadcasting Area and is also not a member of the Council of Europe, it is not eligible to become an active member of the EBU".
Tačiau kadangi „31 kanalas“ yra už Europos terpės erdvės ribų ir nėra Europos Tarybos narys, jis negali tapti aktyviu „Eurovizijos“ nariu.