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EBU to Decide Israel's Eurovision Future Amid Boycotts

9/30/2025

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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will vote in November on Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
A simple majority decides exclusion, not a 75% threshold claimed by KAN.
Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands have announced boycotts if Israel participates.
Germany and Austria back inclusion and could set a precedent for future contests.

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Story summary

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will vote in November on Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
A simple majority decides exclusion, not a 75% threshold claimed by KAN.
Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands have announced boycotts if Israel participates.
Germany and Austria back inclusion and could set a precedent for future contests.