the following year, engelke served as the spokesperson for germany at the eurovision song contest 2012 held in baku, azerbaijan. before presenting the votes, she also gave a live statement on the human-rights issues in the hosting country, saying: "tonight nobody could vote for their own country. but it is good to be able to vote. and it is good to have a choice. good luck on your journey, azerbaijan. europe is watching you." she was the only spokesperson to articulately address human rights during the event. she had also served as one of germany's national juries for the contest during that year.