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Eurovision 2027 in Chaos as Dutch Broadcaster Boycotts Contest Over War Row: 'It Is No Longer Neutral'

AVROTROS has quit Eurovision 2027 over neutrality concerns, but the Netherlands could still compete through a replacement broadcaster.

International Business Times UK

Eurovision branded a ‘platform for division’ as major broadcaster confirms 2027 boycott

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Netherlands pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for second year

Dutch public service broadcaster Avrotros appeared to blame Israel’s continued participation in the event for the decision.

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Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision Song Contest again

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS branded the Eurovision Song Contest a ‘platform for division’

The Independent UK

Dutch say won't participate in 'no longer' neutral Eurovision

THE HAGUE - The Netherlands will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, its broadcaster said Monday, saying the event can "no longer be considered neutral" given divisions over the Gaza war.

Bangkok Post

Netherlands withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, says competition 'no longer' neutral

The 2026 competition was watched by 131 million viewers, down 35 million on the year before after five countries boycotted it over Israel's participation.

Euronews

Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation, broadcaster RÚV says

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.

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Iceland fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia have already announced that they will not take part

Evening Standard

Sweden’s national broadcaster confirms it will take part in Eurovision 2026

Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the EBU general assembly in Geneva on Thursday.

Evening Standard

BBC supports ‘collective decision’ to allow Israel in Eurovision amid intense boycott

In the UK, the Conservatives have voiced strong opposition to the boycotts

The Independent UK

Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation

The Guardian - UK

Spain first of Eurovision ‘big five’ to say it will boycott event if Israel participates

Head of state broadcaster says it is ‘impossible to look the other way’ over Israel’s actions in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

BBC boss Tim Davie says Eurovision Song Contest has ‘never been about politics’

It comes as a string of broadcasters, including the Dutch Avrotros and Irish channel RTE, have called for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson urges BBC to join Eurovision boycott

CULTURE Secretary Angus Robertson has urged the BBC to join a boycott of Eurovision over its inclusion of Israel

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Netherlands Joins Ireland In Threatening Eurovision Boycott If Israel Participates

Slovenia, Spain and Iceland have also expressed concerns over Israel’s inclusion in the international singing contest.

International Business Times

Eurovision Will 'Respect' Any Boycott Decisions Over Israel

The Eurovision Song Contest will respect countries' decisions on participating in next year's competition, its chief said Friday, after several European broadcasters threatened a boycott if Israel takes part.

Euronews

Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation

The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved.

The Independent UK

Who is Claude? Meet the Netherlands’ Eurovision 2025 contestant

Singer reveals his song ‘C’est La Vie’ was inspired by his mother

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Evening Standard

Eurovision organisers still hope Celine Dion might take to the stage

Dion, 57, previously won in Dublin 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi.

Evening Standard

Dutch hope to make Eurovision final after last year’s disqualification

They have placed their hopes for Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, on 21-year-old singer Claude Kiambe.

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Netherlands To Return To Eurovision 2025 After Controversy

The Netherlands confirms participation in Eurovision 2025 after resolving controversy with Joost Klein. AVROTROS implements new regulations for safety at t...

Evening Standard

Disqualified Eurovision entrant declines to participate in contest next year

He faced accusations of threatening behaviour towards a female member of the production crew.

The Independent UK

No amends for Joost Klein: Dutch go back to Eurovision Song Contest but singer declines to rejoin

The Netherlands will join the next Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision organisers defend decision to disqualify Joost Klein

European Broadcasting Union says Dutch broadcaster’s version of events does not correspond with witness accounts

The Guardian - AU

Disqualified Eurovision contestant Joost Klein likely to face charges, say Swedish police

Klein may be charged over alleged threats and face a fine if convicted, after a member of the production crew made a complaint to police

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