Eurovision faces vote on Israel amid deepening boycott crisis

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : The 2026 host broadcaster, Austria's ORF, has backed Israel's participation, calling the country "an inseparable part" of Eurovision.
51% : The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) may hold a decisive vote on Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest during its upcoming General Assembly, as the event grapples with unprecedented political division and boycott threats from several European national broadcasters.
46% : Israel's potential involvement has sparked a significant boycott movement.
41% : Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Ireland, and Iceland have publicly stated they will withdraw or reconsider participation if Israel competes, citing the humanitarian situation in Gaza and opposing what they see as the politicization of the event.
40% : The EBU's General Assembly on December 4-5 will review newly implemented rules designed to prevent government interference and disproportionate promotional campaigns in the song contest.
40% : A formal vote on excluding Israel will only occur if members deem the rule changes insufficient.
33% : The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS stated it "cannot support Israel's participation," while Ireland's RTE called it "unconscionable." Despite the boycott threats, Israel retains key support.
30% : Germany's Chancellor has suggested his country should also withdraw if Israel is expelled, labeling the discussion a "scandal."

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