Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have announced they will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest against Israel’s participation. The decision follows the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) Geneva meeting, where members voted to adopt new voting regulations but rejected calls to exclude Israel, allowing the contest to proceed as planned.
Broadcasters from Spain and Ireland expressed frustration, citing humanitarian concerns over Gaza and alleged voting irregularities involving Israel’s contestant Yuval Raphael. Spain’s RTVE said the decision eroded trust in the event’s integrity, while Ireland’s RTE called participation “unacceptable” amid ongoing civilian casualties. The Netherlands and Slovenia echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing moral and public opposition.
Germany and several Nordic nations, however, backed the EBU’s stance, framing Eurovision as a celebration of cultural unity rather than politics. The boycott underscores growing divisions within the Eurovision community as it approaches its 70th anniversary, raising questions about the contest’s neutrality and future cohesion.
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