Its Dutch broadcaster says the contest, which has been hit by a wave of boycotts over Israel’s participation, has ‘become a platform for division’.

AVROTROS says it will sit out 2027 contest since event no longer 'considered neutral'; decision now returns to umbrella broadcaster NPO, which has yet to make a final ruling

The Netherlands will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, its broadcaster said Monday, saying the event can "no longer be considered neutral" given divisions…