Eurovision in crisis: Netherlands make U-turn and pull out of Eurovision 2027

EuroNews27 October 2026, 13:38 UTCIsrael

The Netherlands has pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest, with public broadcaster NPO citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation - reversing a previous decision to participate.

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