Summary
Irish broadcaster RTÉ will not take part in or show the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row. RTÉ said this decision is because they cannot justify participation while many people are dying in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis continues.Key Facts
- RTÉ withdrew from Eurovision 2026 and will also not participate or broadcast in 2027.
- RTÉ’s decision is due to the ongoing loss of civilian lives in Gaza and the difficult humanitarian situation.
- The European Broadcasting Union allowed Israeli broadcaster KAN to take part, which led to RTÉ’s boycott.
- Other countries like Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia also boycotted Eurovision 2026 for similar reasons.
- The 2027 Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, from May 11 to 15.
- Bulgaria earned the hosting rights after winning Eurovision 2026 for the first time.
- The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS also announced it will not take part in 2027, citing the war situation.
- The conflict began with a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, followed by Israeli military actions in Gaza.
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