Eurovision Song Contest
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Also written as: Eurovision · the competition · the contest
Involved in
- In 2024, the European Commission intervened after Eurovision organizers banned EU flag waving at the grand final in Sweden, describing the decision as mind‑blowing and regrettable.
- Martin Green regretted but respected RTÉ’s decision to boycott Eurovision.
- RTÉ announced that it would not participate in the 2027 Eurovision competition.
- Avrotros announced a boycott of Eurovision, calling it a platform for division.
- The 2027 Eurovision will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria.
- Ireland will boycott Eurovision for the second year running over the appalling ongoing killing in Gaza.
- Eurovision has faced protests in and outside venues in recent years over Israel’s participation, which has been ongoing since 1973.
- Emmy, a Norwegian singer, represented Ireland in the 2025 Eurovision at the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland.
- Ireland was one of five countries that refused to take part in the competition this year in protest against Israel’s participation.
- The EBU announced that broadcasters would no longer be eligible to host Eurovision if their state is involved in an armed conflict or a sensitive geopolitical situation.
- Avrotros claimed that the competition can no longer be considered neutral because a participating country is involved in a large‑scale military conflict.
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Origin: first recognised while reading Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths · 2026-09-18 08:25