United Kingdom: 82% of The Citizens Want Israel Out of Eurovision 2026

United Kingdom: 82% of The Citizens Want Israel Out of Eurovision 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although it is not yet clear how the British national broadcaster BBC will vote in November on Israel’s participation in Eurovision, a new poll claims: most citizens want Israel expelled from the contest. In a newly published poll conducted in the United Kingdom, the public was asked: should Israel be expelled from Eurovision 2026? This comes despite the fact that the British national broadcaster, the BBC, has not yet taken a definitive position on the matter. According to the results, a significant majority opposes Israel’s continued participation. A total of 1,093 respondents - including casual viewers and Eurovision fans - were surveyed. They were also asked to compare Israel’s situation to the exclusion of Russia in 2022. The findings are presented below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Expelling Russia, But Not Israel Was Inconsistent" The press release issued by the polling institute Find Out Now stated: “A dramatic poll has found that an overwhelming majority of the British...
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Is Spain Spreading Lies to Eliminate Israel from Eurovision? Portugal Strikes Back

Is Spain Spreading Lies to Eliminate Israel from Eurovision? Portugal Strikes Back

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 unfolds as a political drama: Portugal challenges Spain amid a media storm centered on Israel’s contested participation. Over the past two days, European news outlets have been abuzz with one question: will Portugal join the wave of countries threatening to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel remains in the contest? Today, Portugal provided a clear answer. But why did the suggestion of Israel’s expulsion spark friction between the Portuguese and Spanish national broadcasters, with Portugal dismissing Spain’s report as lies? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yesterday, Spanish national broadcaster RTVE reported that Portugal was considering joining a boycott of Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to remain in the competition. According to the report, Spain had already made clear it will withdraw for certain if Israel participates - joining other nations like Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia. RTVE also hinted that Belgium might adopt a similar line, although this has not been officially declared. The claim was broadcast at...
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Slovenia Escalates: If Israel Participates In Eurovision 2026 – We’re Out

Slovenia Escalates: If Israel Participates In Eurovision 2026 – We’re Out

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With another furing declaration: Slovenia, which had already threatened to withdraw if Israel participates, has now officially turned it into a condition – if Israel is in, Slovenia is out. The Slovenian national broadcaster RTVSLO announced this morning (Saturday) that if Israel competes in Eurovision 2026, Slovenia will withdraw entirely. Led by director general Ksenija Horvat, the broadcaster has been one of the most prominent voices in Europe pushing anti-Israeli positions. In the past, its rhetoric has even bordered on antisemitism - an approach that resurfaces once again here. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Israel Conflicts with the Values of the Contest” As early as July, during a conference in London, representatives of the Slovenian national broadcaster declared: “If Israel participates in the Eurovision Song Contest – due to the genocide in Gaza’– Slovenia will not take part in the event”. The broadcaster’s official statement today has now made that position binding. This reflects the broadcaster’s consistent policy. Already back in 2024, its...
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A Ray of Light: Sweden Will Not Boycott Eurovision Even if Israel Participates

A Ray of Light: Sweden Will Not Boycott Eurovision Even if Israel Participates

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yesterday it was announced that the EBU decided to move forward the vote on Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026 to November. At the same time, did Sweden expressed support for Israel's inclusion? In days when the future of Israel’s participation in Eurovision remains uncertain, every international statement becomes either a wave of hope or fear. Yesterday, it was announced that the EBU decided to move up the general assembly that will determine whether Israel will remain part of Europe’s biggest stage – Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. While many Israeli fans wonder whether this will be the year the country competes or is excluded from the historic contest, Sweden – one of the nations most closely identified with Eurovision culture – made a significant declaration: it will not boycott the competition, even if Israel remains in. Is this a hint at the atmosphere that awaits during the decisive assembly? Or just a temporary consolation for fans...
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Florian Wieder Will Design the Eurovision Stage Once Again in 2026!

Florian Wieder Will Design the Eurovision Stage Once Again in 2026!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Austrian national broadcaster ORF announced that German-Jewish designer Florian Wieder will continue shaping Eurovision in 2026, completing three consecutive years as the main stage designer. The German-Jewish designer Florian Wieder, considered one of the world’s leading stage designers, has created dozens of stages for major ceremonies and television programs worldwide. His projects include X Factor, American Idol, the MTV Awards, and no fewer than nine Eurovision stages to date (among them Eurovision 2019 in Israel and Eurovision 2020, which was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic). It has now been confirmed that he will return for a tenth time to design the stage of Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about his previous Eurovision stage designs, Wieder explained: “In order to decide who designs the Eurovision stage, there are sometimes tenders, but sometimes specific people are invited for the role. Eurovision is an enormous event in scale and significance, and occasionally the decision...
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Fatal Step: The Vote on Israel’s Eurovision Participation Moved Forward to November

Fatal Step: The Vote on Israel’s Eurovision Participation Moved Forward to November

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU announced that the vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision will take place in early November, focusing only on Eurovision 2026 participation, not on KAN’s EBU membership. In light of growing calls to exclude Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest, it was revealed today (Thursday) that the vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, has been moved forward to November. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a letter signed by Delphine Ernotte-Cunci, President of the EBU, and sent to union members, it was stated that during an executive board meeting attended also by former Vice President Petr Dvořák, the current positions of member states regarding the Israeli national broadcaster “KAN” were presented. The EBU emphasized that there exists “an unprecedented range of opinions” on the matter, which has prevented consensus from being reached. It was further highlighted that the organization upholds freedom of expression and open cultural dialogue. Therefore, a...
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Portugal: Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Selected on March 7th

Portugal: Eurovision 2026 Entry to Be Selected on March 7th

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP confirmed Portugal’s participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. The representative will be chosen via "Festival da Canção 2026". The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP officially announced that Portugal will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. Portugal becomes the 29th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How Will Portugal Choose Its Entry for Eurovision 2026? The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP confirmed that the format of "Festival da Canção 2026" would remain unchanged, consisting of two semi-finals and one grand final, where the winner will be selected to represent Portugal in Vienna. In each semi-final, eight songs will compete, and five will advance to the final. Four qualifiers will be chosen...
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Disappointment: Three RAI Senior Executives Call to Boycott Israel at Eurovision

Disappointment: Three RAI Senior Executives Call to Boycott Israel at Eurovision

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Is Italy changing its stance on Israel? While once considered a supporter, senior executives at the Italian national broadcaster RAI now urge the country to boycott if Israel remains in Eurovision. Contrary to what many in Israel thought until recently, Italy may not necessarily support Israel’s participation in the contest. Three members of the RAI board of directors — Italy’s public national broadcaster — have demanded that the organization announce it will not take part if Israel remains in the competition. They argue that such an early declaration would be “another way to increase pressure” on Israel. They warned that Italy’s silent participation, with no form of protest, could be perceived as tacit legitimization of the events in Gaza, pointing out that five other countries — the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia, and Spain — have already stated they will not take part if Israel is included. It should be noted, however, that despite these claims, Iceland has not yet publicly confirmed...
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They’re Back: Moldova Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

They’re Back: Moldova Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026, after dramatically withdrawing from Eurovision 2025! What will change this year? The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM officially announced that Moldova will participate in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. This confirmation follows its dramatic late-stage withdrawal from Eurovision 2025. Moldova becomes the 28th country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova withdrew last year over disputes concerning the quality of its national selection contest. At that time, the national broadcaster had already held an audition day involving 26 competing entries, with a date and lineup already set for the final, before the sudden announcement of withdrawal. This year, the broadcaster sought to apply lessons learned. Its confirmation of participation was accompanied by a...
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The Drama Continues: Could Israel Be Expelled from Eurovision as Early as October?

The Drama Continues: Could Israel Be Expelled from Eurovision as Early as October?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Drama ahead? According to reports, the European Broadcasting Union has appointed an external supervisor to assess Israel’s participation, and a decision may already be made next month! On the backdrop of calls to expel Israel from Eurovision, reports indicate that a decision is not far off. The EBU has appointed an external supervisor who will present his recommendation in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, a special team has been established at the President’s Residence, led by President Isaac Herzog, with the aim of convincing European leaders not to expel Israel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Mysterious Figure and the Critical Decision According to journalist Ran Boker from Ynet, a supervisor has been appointed, whose identity has not been revealed. He began several weeks ago with a round of meetings with directors of European national broadcasters. However, he has not yet made contact with the Israeli broadcaster KAN. In Israel, some cautiously assess that the fact he does...
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