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Dutch pull out of ‘no longer neutral’ Eurovision
Dutch state broadcaster Avrotros said on Monday that the Netherlands will not be taking part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). The event can "no longer be considered neutral,"…
Pressure on Italy’s RAI to boycott of Eurovision contest
A petition has been launched calling for Italy to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and to "join the other countries…
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia boycott the 2026 Eurovision, after Israel allowed to compete.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia will boycott Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation amid ongoing Gaza tensions.
Canada exploring the possibility of joining Eurovision
Canada is exploring joining Eurovision amidst heightened cultural and political ties with Europe.
Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban
Austria's Chancellor Stocker opposes banning Israel from Eurovision 2026, citing historical responsibilities and the event's political neutrality.
Eurovision cancels vote over Israel’s competing in song contest
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has pushed to December a vote planned for next month over Israel's Eurovision participation after the Israel-Hamas…
Boycott Calls Grow as Israel’s Participation in Eurovision Faces Vote
Eurovision faces potential boycotts over Israel’s participation amid ongoing Gaza conflict and political tensions.
UPDATED: The Netherlands also will boycott the Eurovision if Israel takes part
RTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead".
Eurovision: Vienna to host European Song Contest 2026
Vienna will host the 2026 European Song Contest after Austria's recent win in 2025.
Israel’s Yuval Raphael through to Eurovision grand final
Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid ongoing Gaza conflict concerns.