The Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 due to Israel ‘sensitivities’
Summary
The Netherlands will not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, the public broadcaster NPO said, citing public sensitivities around Israel’s participation. NPO had previously said it would handle the country’s entry after broadcaster AVROTROS announced a boycott, but it later reversed that decision; Dutch public channels will still air the contest.Key Facts
- NPO announced the withdrawal after consulting the board of broadcasters.
- NPO media director Jurre Bosman said Israel’s participation causes discussion and division in Dutch society.
- AVROTROS said in August that the contest could no longer be considered neutral and would not take part.
- NPO said last month that it would take responsibility for the Dutch entry, then changed course on Tuesday.
- NPO executive chairman Jet de Ranitz said the contest would still be broadcast on Dutch public channels.
- The Netherlands also boycotted the 2026 contest, along with Iceland, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia.
- Ireland has announced it will also skip the 2027 contest, while Czech broadcaster cited spending cuts for its withdrawal.
- Bulgaria will host Eurovision 2027 in Burgas after Bulgarian singer Dara won the 2026 contest in Vienna.
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