Eurovision members to decide who takes part in 2026 contest as calls mount for Israel to be excluded
The board of the European Broadcasting Union has sent a letter to members indicating that the vote will take place online in early November
Countries including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain have threatened not to participate in the contest unless Israel is excluded
September 26, 2025 07:47
GENEVA: Eurovision Song Contest organizers say member countries will vote in November about which countries can participate in the musical extravaganza next year, as calls have mounted for Israel to be excluded over the war in Gaza.
