In the 2000s , Germany has been notable for their adoption of musical styles which are not typical of Eurovision , such as country and western ( Texas Lightning – " No No Never " in 2006 ) and swing ( Roger Cicero – " Frauen regier 'n die Welt " in 2007 and Alex Swings Oscar Sings – " Miss Kiss Kiss Bang " in 2009 ) . Germany tied for last at the 2008 contest for points , but was awarded 23rd of 25 places when the results were posted . In 2009 , ARD held an internal selection for the first time since 1995 due to lack of interest and viewing figures of the German national finals . Alex Christensen and Oscar Loya were selected to represent Germany at the 2009 contest , where they performed on stage with burlesque artist Dita von Teese . However they only managed to receive 35 points , placing 20th of 25 competing countries
2008 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest