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Not ‘going to be easy’ for Ireland to return to Eurovision, RTÉ boss says

RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst also said he does not believe it will be possible for organisers to remove Israel from the competition.

Evening Standard · Oct 30

Eurovision 2027: Is Canada singing its way into the European Union?

Officials are meeting this week for the 21st Canada-European Union Leaders’ summit.

The Conversation · Oct 28

Eurovision ‘deeply sorry’ as Netherlands pulls out of 2027 contest

The country’s public broadcaster NPO issued a statement on Monday saying it has ‘taken a step back’ from Eurovision.

Evening Standard · Oct 27

Netherlands to participate in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest following boycott

The U-turn comes after the Dutch national broadcaster Avrotros withdrew in August and appeared to blame Israel’s participation for its decision.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Head of Spain's RTVE backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel's participation

Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, alongside the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, in protest against Israel’s participation.

Euronews · Sep 22

Britain loves its underdogs. We should be celebrating our Eurovision flops, not investigating them

The digital, culture, media and sport select committee is to explore why the UK’s entrants are frequently ‘dismal’. Surely such a trifling matter is not worthy of the House of Commons, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

What do you think of the MPs’ inquiry into UK Eurovision song contest failure? I give it nul points

There are obvious reasons why the UK flops and flops again, but that isn’t the point. This annual debacle is now part of our national identity, says deputy music editor Laura Snapes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

After the EU’s offer to Canada, could Australia also embrace a ‘Eurovision’?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bold move to have Canada join the European Union (EU) as an “associate member” has led to discussion of Australia following in Canada’s footsteps. After all, Australia has been represented in the Eurovision song contest since 2015, so why not join the EU?

The Conversation · Sep 20

UK Eurovision song selection process to face parliamentary inquiry after string of poor results

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The Independent UK · Sep 18

Committee of MPs to scrutinise UK’s ‘dismal record’ in Eurovision

The Digital, Media and Sport Committee will hold a state of play inquiry into the selection of the UK’s entry.

Evening Standard · Sep 18