Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovakia have all withdrawn from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) declined to hold a vote on Israel’s participation in ...

LONDON, Sept. 11 — Ireland will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to participate, Irish broadcaster RTE said on Thursday, arguing that doing so would be ...

RTE released a statement today.

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and The Netherlands will boycott next year's song competition in protest of the decision. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) the ...

Several national broadcasters, including those of Ireland and Spain, have announced their withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026. The announcements are in response to confirmation today ...