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How did Eurovision go from sequins and flares to geopolitical slugfest?

The contest is enduring the biggest boycott it has ever seen, but 2026 is far from its first year of controversy

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mercoledì 13 maggio 2026·cbc.ca
ANALYSIS | Why a song contest has emerged as Europe’s most controversial election | CBC News
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has devolved into its worst crisis in history, marked by a historic five-country boycott and audience protests over Israel’s participation amid…
mercoledì 13 maggio 2026·theguardian.com
‘Sung by a silver robot from 1984!’ The 11 biggest bangers in Eurovision 2026
Delta Goodrem, rappers on scooters and a Lion spray-painted silver from head to toe … as Europe’s pop circus returns amid protests and pyrotechnics, we pick the songs set to…

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

euronews.com

Watch: Beyond Eurovision's glitter - how geopolitics became the biggest act in Vienna

Have you ever wondered what makes a hit in 2026? According to Spotify, a song should have a tempo of 127 beats per minute, a four-four time signature, and the key of F Major. But…

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

sueddeutsche.de

SZ-Podcast ESC zwischen Glitzer und Weltpolitik

Der Eurovision Song Contest erlebt den größten politischen Protest seiner Geschichte. Was heißt das für den Wettbewerb?

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

channel4.com

Can Eurovision survive the biggest crisis in its history?

When it began 70 years ago, the idea behind the Eurovision Song Contest was to unite people through music.

venerdì 15 maggio 2026·

milenio.com

Eurovisión 2026 llega en polémica por Israel y llamados al boicot

Eurovisión 2026 enfrenta protestas y boicots por la participación de Israel en el certamen musical.

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

france24.com

Eurovision: 70 years of geopolitics, patriotism, music and glitter

It's been the crucible of music icons from ABBA to Celine Dion, a flashy symbol of European integration, the charged focal point for geopolitics and a stage for social change.

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

apnews.com

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

Spain is boycotting this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel’s participation.

sabato 16 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com