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Netherlands drops out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in protest over Israel's participation

Netherlands · Israel

Told by 1 newspaper in one country, at 10:00 on 27 October 2026.

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In short

According to Haaretz, the Netherlands is dropping out of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in protest at Israel's participation.1 BBC News reports that the Netherlands has reversed its decision to return to the contest.2 Der Spiegel writes that the Netherlands is boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation.3

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What newspapers from several countries agree on, where the accounts differ and who is involved, so each reader can draw their own conclusions.

Common ground

  • The Netherlands will not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, according to newspapers in Israel, the United Kingdom and Germany.1233 newspapers from 3 countries

Where accounts differ

  • Haaretz describes the withdrawal as a protest against Israel's participation, while BBC News describes it as a 'U-turn' over the return to the contest.12

Who is involved

  • The headlines do not state the position of Israel or of the contest's organisers on the decision.123

Background

  • 1985According to Wikipedia, the country had also missed the contest in 1985, 1991, 1995 and 2002 for other reasons, and was disqualified in 2024 due to the personal conduct of its entrant.W
  • 2026The Netherlands had already missed two editions linked to Israel's participation in the context of the Gaza war, in 2026 and 2027.W
  • 2027The country's participation in 2027 was planned for Burgas, Bulgaria, with an internal selection by NPO.W

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  • Haaretz · Israel · 10:42Netherlands drops out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in protest over Israel's participationRead at the newspaper ↗