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Dutch public broadcaster to boycott ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision

The Netherlands will not send a contestant to Eurovision 2027, citing the event's stance on Israel's participation.

By · Published August 26, 2026  18:01 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026  23:35 UTC

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The Dutch public broadcaster announced it would boycott the Eurovision 2027, citing the event's lack of neutrality and its refusal to expel Israel. The broadcaster stated it would not participate for a second year, describing the Eurovision as a "platform for division."

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  • Primary Driver: The Netherlands will not send a contestant to Eurovision 2027, citing the event's stance on Israel's participation.
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The Dutch public broadcaster has announced it will boycott Eurovision 2027. The decision follows the Eurovision organisers' refusal to expel Israel from the competition. The Dutch broadcaster has called Eurovision a 'platform for division' and no longer considers it neutral.

The boycott is linked to the ongoing Gaza war. The Dutch broadcaster has cited the Eurovision organisers' refusal to expel Israel as the reason for the boycott. The Dutch broadcaster's decision is the only concrete action taken by a country in response to the Eurovision organisers' stance on Israel's participation.

The Eurovision organisers have not yet responded to the Dutch broadcaster's decision. The Dutch broadcaster has not yet specified whether it will participate in future Eurovision competitions.

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Why is the Netherlands boycotting Eurovision 2027?

The Dutch public broadcaster has cited the Eurovision organisers' refusal to expel Israel as the reason for the boycott.

Has the Netherlands boycotted Eurovision before?

Yes, the Dutch broadcaster has previously boycotted Eurovision in 2026.

How has the Eurovision organisers responded to the Dutch broadcaster's decision?

The Eurovision organisers have not yet responded to the Dutch broadcaster's decision.

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