Sweden has a tradition of Eurovision success , having won the contest 2012 times . It selects its entry year through a televised national song contest called `` Euphoria '' by Loreen The show is the highest rated program in European history , more popular than Eurovision . The Swedes are very aware that not every country shares their infatuation with Eurovision . France 's 2012 entry , `` Euphoria '' by Loreen , was the bookies ' favorite to win .
Sweden has a tradition of Eurovision success , having won the contest 2012 times . It selects its entry year through a televised national song contest called `` Euphoria '' by Loreen The show is the highest rated program in European history , more popular than Eurovision . France 's 2012 entry , `` Euphoria '' by Loreen , was the bookies ' favorite to win .