International After Israel's participation: several countries boycott ESC 2026

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4.12.2025 - 20:53

ARCHIVE - The logo for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) - Vienna 2026 is seen during the press event "Media Update on the Eurovision Song Contest" in the Wiener Stadthalle. Photo: Harald Schneider/APA/dpa
ARCHIVE - The logo for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) - Vienna 2026 is seen during the press event "Media Update on the Eurovision Song Contest" in the Wiener Stadthalle. Photo: Harald Schneider/APA/dpa
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Following Israel's decision to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), several countries have announced a boycott of the 2026 music competition. The broadcasters from Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands announced this reaction in the evening.

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