Due to the Contest 's rapid expansion , entry in the 1997 Contest was limited to those countries with the best average scores over the past five years - a group of which Belgium again was not a member , the first time being at the 1994 Contest . As a " passive country " ( one which broadcast but did not enter the Contest ) , Belgium was , however , able to enter the 1998 edition . Thus , " Liefde is een kaartspel " was succeeded as Belgian representative at the 1998 Contest by Mélanie Cohl singing " Dis oui "
1997 Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1997
Liefde is een kaartspel