Will Denmark Join the Boycott of Israel at Eurovision 2026?

Will Denmark Join the Boycott of Israel at Eurovision 2026?

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid threats by Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, other countries release statements. What is the position of Danish national broadcaster DR? In the past week, several countries announced they would not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel remains in the competition. Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands declared they will withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel compete, while Iceland and Spain hinted they may join the boycott. Despite having already confirmed its Eurovision 2026 participation, Denmark’s national broadcaster DR issued a new statement in light of recent developments. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A few months ago, DR confirmed its participation by officially announcing that Dansk Melodi Grand Prix would take place on February 14th, 2026. Now, Gustav Lützhøft, Editor-in-Chief at the Danish public broadcasting corporation, released a fresh statement regarding the issue: “Every country must decide for itself what is right […] DR is closely monitoring the situation and...
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Will Finland Join the Boycott of Israel at Eurovision 2026?

Will Finland Join the Boycott of Israel at Eurovision 2026?

by Neta Geffen Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Debate over Finland’s participation in Eurovision 2026 intensifies after several European countries announced a boycott if Israel competes. What is the position of Finland’s national broadcaster YLE on the matter? In the past week, several countries announced they would not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel remains in the competition. Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands declared they will withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel compete, while Iceland and Spain hinted they may join the boycott. Although Finland had already confirmed its participation, the Finnish national broadcaster YLE has now issued a statement following these latest developments. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Will Finland Compete Alongside Israel? Johanna Törn-Mangs, Editor-in-Chief of YLE’s Culture Department, explained in an interview that a final decision on Finland’s participation will be made by mid-December. "YLE is an independent and neutral body. We are not engaged in politics at the state level. However, this of course does not mean we accept...
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Poland: First Respond to the Debate on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026

Poland: First Respond to the Debate on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The controversy over Israel’s participation in Eurovision has never been louder or more turbulent. Several countries have already threatened to withdraw from the contest, and now - Poland’s national broadcaster responds for the first time! As reported on Euromix, Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands officially announced last week they would boycott Eurovision 2026 as long as Israel remains a participant. Alongside them, Iceland and Spain hinted they might also withdraw under the same condition. Now, Poland’s national broadcaster TVP, has joined the heated discussion with its first official and somewhat evasive statement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Did Poland Say? The Polish website Pudelek contacted TVP to ask whether Poland would participate in Eurovision 2026. In its official reply, TVP stated that no decision had yet been made regarding Poland’s participation but stressed that the public channel is closely monitoring the developments surrounding the contest. TVP underlined that, as a member of the EBU, it maintains...
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Norway: Will Not Boycott Eurovision 2026 If Israel Is Allowed to Participate

Norway: Will Not Boycott Eurovision 2026 If Israel Is Allowed to Participate

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In recent days, three countries officially announced their withdrawal from the contest as long as Israel participates. Now, Norway declares it will not boycott Eurovision 2026 even if Israel takes part. In the past week, Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands officially declared that they will boycott Eurovision as long as Israel continues to participate. In addition to these three, Iceland and Spain have hinted at the possibility of withdrawing from the contest under the same conditions. Surprisingly, today (Friday), Norway, often perceived as anti-Israel, announced that it will not boycott Eurovision 2026 even if Israel remains in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As stated, Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands all issued official statements pledging their withdrawal so long as Israel competes during the ongoing war in Gaza. The rising trend of countries threatening to leave the contest over Israel’s participation has alarmed many fans, and with good reason. Within just days, three national broadcasters loudly opposed Israel’s presence, conditioning their own participation on Israel’s...
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Drama: The List of Countries Withdrawing from Eurovision Grows Due to Israel

Drama: The List of Countries Withdrawing from Eurovision Grows Due to Israel

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS has officially declared that it will not participate in Eurovision as long as Israel takes part. At the peak of ongoing tensions surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS issued an unusual announcement today (Friday), stating: "We can no longer justify Israel’s participation in Eurovision due to the ongoing situation in Gaza". AVROTROS is the third national broadcaster, following those of Slovenia and Ireland, to officially announce that it will withdraw from the contest as long as Israel continues to participate. Alongside the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia, both Iceland and Spain have hinted at the possibility of withdrawing from the competition if Israel remains involved, though they have yet to issue official statements. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Worrying Trend As mentioned, the Netherlands is already the third country in recent days to officially declare that it will withdraw from the contest as long as Israel participates. Why is...
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Folding Under Pressure: Marko Bošnjak Apologizes for Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Folding Under Pressure: Marko Bošnjak Apologizes for Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Murder

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia’s representative at Eurovision 2025 Marko Bošnjak apologizes after outrage over his controversial posts about pro-Israel activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, yet his apology seems far from sincere. The singer Marko Bošnjak, Croatia’s representative for Eurovision 2025, was forced to publicly apologize after making a highly controversial statement regarding the murder of American pro-Israeli activist Charlie Kirk. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bošnjak published a social media post stating: “My recent remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death were insensitive, and I apologize. I realized that expressing political opinions only harms me and my loved ones without changing anyone’s mind. From now on, I would prefer not to comment on political or similar issues, and I ask that you respect my decision to focus solely on music”. These remarks followed harsh criticism sparked by an earlier post in which Bošnjak seemed to indirectly support Kirk’s murder. One of the statements that enraged many was: “No one should die because of political opinions, except Charlie Kirk”. Now attempting to calm...
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Ireland Joins the Rising Wave: “We Will Not Participate in Eurovision as Long as Israel Does”

Ireland Joins the Rising Wave: “We Will Not Participate in Eurovision as Long as Israel Does”

by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Irish national broadcaster RTÉ officially declares it will not participate in Eurovision 2026 as long as Israel remains in the contest, intensifying the growing political storm. The climax of the dispute regarding Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026 came in an unusual announcement by the Irish national broadcaster RTÉ: "Our position is that Ireland will not participate in Eurovision 2026 as long as Israel continues to take part in the contest. The final decision about Ireland’s participation will be announced after the EBU’s ruling". RTÉ is the second national broadcaster, after Slovenia’s RTVSLO, to officially announce withdrawal from the contest as long as Israel remains a competitor. Alongside Ireland and Slovenia, the national broadcasters of Iceland and Spain have hinted they will also withdraw if Israel continues to participate, but no official announcement has yet been made. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ireland Against Israel in Eurovision Ireland has long been known for its deeply strained relationship with Israel in the...
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Iceland Reveals: Several Countries Demand Israeli Representation at Eurovision 2026

Iceland Reveals: Several Countries Demand Israeli Representation at Eurovision 2026

by Tal Dahan Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Multiple countries are supporting Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026, according to the Icelandic national broadcaster’s chairman. Which nations are taking a stand and what does this mean for the upcoming contest? The board's chairman of the Icelandic national broadcaster, Stefán Jón Hafstein, recently declared that the broadcaster intends to use the new EBU withdrawal deadline and postpone a final decision about participation until December 2026, when it will be clear if Israel is allowed to compete at Eurovision. Despite Iceland's own reservations regarding Israeli participation, Jón Hafstein revealed that several countries have demanded Israel's representation at Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany Demands Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026 "There are countries demanding that Israel remain in Eurovision, including Germany," noted Jón Hafstein. The chairman's remarks highlighted the division between national broadcasters in the EBU, at a time when several broadcasters - including Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, and even Iceland - have opposed Israel's participation and threatened to withdraw...
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Slovenia Targets Israel with Full Force: “This is a Contest Between Countries, Not Broadcasters”

Slovenia Targets Israel with Full Force: “This is a Contest Between Countries, Not Broadcasters”

by Maor Heumann Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Slovenia threatens Eurovision 2026 withdrawal over Israel’s participation, insisting Eurovision is by nations, not broadcasters. Dispute raises uncertainty ahead of Vienna contest The peak of the ongoing confrontation over Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 came with an unusual statement from Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTVSLO: “Eurovision is not merely a gathering of public broadcasters but a contest between countries”. According to the broadcaster, Eurovision has political significance, and in Belgium and Germany, for example, representatives are selected to represent the nation, not just broadcasters.   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision | יורומיקס‎‏ (@‏‎euromix.co.il‎‏)‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The broadcaster notes and continues to take a hard line against Israel’s participation: “In Belgium and Germany there isn’t a representative for every broadcaster separately, but a state representative who embodies the entire country in the contest [...] The decision on Israel’s participation is not just an internal broadcasting matter but touches the very essence of Eurovision’s...
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Disgusting: What Did Marko Bošnjak Have to Say About the Murder of the Pro-Israeli Activist?

Disgusting: What Did Marko Bošnjak Have to Say About the Murder of the Pro-Israeli Activist?

by Aviad Berger Comment Closed
  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marko Bošnjak continues to spark outrage with disturbing remarks against Israel. What did he say less than a day after the brutal murder of the American pro-Israeli activist? who represented Croatia at Eurovision 2025 in Basel and advanced deep into the semi-finals, continues his stream of anger—this time unleashing shocking remarks in a series of Instagram stories directed at the American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, less than a day after his brutal murder during a live broadcast. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "No one should Die – Except Charlie Kirk" In a particularly shocking series of Instagram stories, Bošnjak launched a disgraceful attack on the murdered activist. He first shared a post about the killing: "Charlie Kirk was shot and killed today while speaking in front of a university campus. No one should die because of their political opinions. No one". Bošnjak then cynically added his own disturbing comment: "Except Charlie Kirk." In another story, he wrote: "To everyone flooding me about ‘empathy’ over Charlie Kirk’s death:...
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