Spain could extend Eurovision boycott into 2027 over Israel’s participation
Spain could remain out of the Eurovision Song Contest for a second consecutive year after the head of public broadcaster RTVE announced that he will recommend extending the country’s withdrawal into 2027 because Israel is continuing to take part. RTVE president José Pablo López (main image) said on Tuesday that... The post Spain could extend Eurovision boycott into 2027 over Israel’s…
Spain may prolong its Eurovision boycott into 2027 due to Israel's ongoing participation in the competition, according to RTVE's president José Pablo López. The country, along with Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Slovenia, withdrew from the 2026 contest in Vienna in protest against Israel's continued participation amidst the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
López stated that he plans to ask the corporation's board to maintain the suspension of Spain's participation when Eurovision is held in Bulgaria next May. Despite negotiations with other European public broadcasters, López believes that the changes within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) are not sufficient and that ethical issues remain unresolved.
If approved, Spain will join Ireland and the Netherlands in boycotting the 2027 Eurovision competition, which will be hosted in Burgas, Bulgaria.
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