Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision for a second year, calling it a ‘platform for division’
Summary
A Dutch broadcaster, AVROTROS, has decided not to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row. They say the contest is no longer neutral because of a country involved in a large military conflict, referring to Israel’s participation. Other countries like Iceland, Ireland, Slovenia, and Spain also boycotted this year’s contest for the same reason.Key Facts
- AVROTROS announced their boycott of Eurovision 2027 due to the contest losing its neutral status.
- The broadcaster mentioned concerns about a country involved in a large-scale military conflict without naming Israel directly.
- The boycott follows similar decisions by broadcasters from Iceland, Ireland, Slovenia, and Spain in 2026.
- AVROTROS wants the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which runs Eurovision, to create clear rules about participation for countries in military conflicts.
- The broadcaster criticized the EBU’s recent changes as insufficient to restore neutrality.
- The contest was created in 1956 to promote unity in Europe after World War II.
- Israel has participated in Eurovision since 1973 and is one of the few non-European countries competing.
- The Eurovision Song Contest 2027 will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria.
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