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Several Countries Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Participation
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia said that they were boycotting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest because Israel would continue to be allowed in the competition.
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“So we’re big fans of Eurovision. And I think what Eurovision stands for isn’t politics. However, what’s happening, what Israel is doing, is not good. So I think whatever the countries decide to do, it’s up to them.”
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia said that they were boycotting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest because Israel would continue to be allowed in the competition.
By McKinnon de Kuyper
December 4, 2025