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What countries are boycotting Eurovision?

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The Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation, citing concerns over the Gaza conflict and alleged voting interference. Organizers expect around 35 countries to still participate, and more withdrawals may occur before the registration deadline. Calls for further boycotts have been noted, but no other countries have officially withdrawn yet.

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  • Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia announce boycotts 8s
  • Experts say this could be Eurovision's largest political boycott 38s
  • Observers warn more countries may withdraw 1m 12s
  • Eurovision will be held in Vienna with new rules next May 1m 36s

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Israel’s Eurovision participation triggers boycotts
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CBC News
3 hours ago
Israel’s Eurovision participation triggers boycotts

Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia announced they will boycott Eurovision in protest of Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza.

Four countries to boycott 2026 Eurovision after Israel can take part
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Euronews
8 hours ago
Four countries to boycott 2026 Eurovision after Israel can take part

At least four countries—Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia—have announced withdrawal from next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organisers allowed Israel to compete.

Calls for Australia to boycott Eurovision over Israeli participation
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10 News First
11 hours ago
Calls for Australia to boycott Eurovision over Israeli participation

Eurovision faces controversy as Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia withdraw over the Gaza war and Israel's participation next year.

Countries boycott 2026 Eurovision after EBU says Israel can take part
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Euronews
19 hours ago
Countries boycott 2026 Eurovision after EBU says Israel can take part

At least four countries—Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia—announced withdrawal from next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organisers allowed Israel to compete.

Eurovision body may vote on excluding Israel in watershed moment
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Reuters
3 days ago
Eurovision body may vote on excluding Israel in watershed moment

Public broadcasters from Slovenia, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands have called for Israel's exclusion over its actions in Gaza and threatened to boycott if it is not excluded.

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