At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest

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Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced their withdrawals Thursday from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided that Israel will be allowed to compete. Organizers of the pop music spectacle,

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Why countries are pulling out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation
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Eurovision faces budget squeeze after walkouts over Israel
The Eurovision Song Contest was facing a potential budget squeeze after Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia said they would withdraw from next year's competition in protest at Israel's partic...

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Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?
Eurovision is 'facing its most serious crisis ever' as more countries consider joining Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia in boycotting the event
BBC backs decision to let Israel compete in Eurovision
If Austria was to pull out, organisers the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) would have to find a new host before May, plunging the contest into chaos.

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Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation

Austria, the host of next year's contest, supported Israel's continued participation, while Germany had threatened to withdraw if Israel was excluded.

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Boycotts could hurt Eurovision budget but not the 'show', host ORF says

Four countries' boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation could reduce the budget for next year's edition in Vienna but the show will be no worse for it, Austrian host broadcaster ORF said on Friday.