Netherlands Withdraws From Eurovision 2027 as Broadcasters Reject Participation Over Israel

The Netherlands will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest after the country’s public broadcasting organisation failed to secure support from any broadcaster willing to organise its entry, amid continued opposition to Israel’s participation. The Dutch public broadcasting body, Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO), announced the decision on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, reversing its earlier…

Ireland Withdraws From Eurovision 2027 Over Israel’s Participation

Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, with national broadcaster RTÉ confirming that it will also refuse to broadcast the competition because of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel’s continued participation in the contest. RTÉ announced the decision on Thursday, September 17, saying its position on Eurovision participation “remains unchanged”…