Eurovision has faced political boycotts before – how does the latest compare?

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation.

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National33 articles from 26 sources across the spectrum· Updated 299d ago

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Left

4 viewpoints

TruthoutLeft· 299d ago

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Netherlands Boycott Eurovision Over Israel’s Inclusion

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 299d ago

Spain, Ireland and others boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

NPRLean Left· 299d ago· ran in 3 outlets

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

Rolling StoneLeft· 300d ago

Israel Can Compete in Eurovision After Organizers Decided Not to Vote on a Ban

CNNLean Left· 300d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Eurovision organizers to decide on Israel’s participation in 2026 event

Center

8 viewpoints

BNO NewsCenter· 299d ago

Several countries withdraw from 2026 Eurovision after Israel is allowed to participate

Ran by 2 outlets· KRDO, ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

KRDOCenter· 299d ago

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 300d ago

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Maine Public, Delaware Public Media

Maine PublicCenter· 299d ago

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 299d ago

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

The ColumbianCenter· 300d ago

Spain and the Netherlands pull out of 2026 Eurovision as Israel’s participation roils the contest

Digital JournalCenter· 300d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel

Right

3 viewpoints

Breitbart NewsRight· 299d ago

Four Countries Boycott Eurovision After Israel Cleared to Compete

LegitgovRight· 299d ago

Four EU states to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation

Ran by 1 outlet· Breitbart News

Breitbart NewsRight· 299d ago

Eurovision Poised to Boycott Israel over Response to Hamas Terrorist Attack

Breitbart NewsRight· 300d ago

Eurovision Poised to Boycott Israel over Response to Hamas Terrorist Attack

The Daily CallerRight· 300d ago

Multiple Countries Pull Out Of Major Event In Protest Of Israel

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