Netherlands Withdraws From Eurovision 2027 Over Israel's Participation
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Netherlands will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, reversing a prior decision to return. The Dutch public broadcaster NPO cited failed negotiations to find an acceptable form of participation. This withdrawal follows a boycott last year, with broadcaster AVROTROS protesting Israel's involvement. The Netherlands will miss the contest for the second year in a row, though broadcasts will continue.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The Netherlands will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest.
- The NPO reversed a September decision to return to the competition.
- The withdrawal is due to failed negotiations for an acceptable form of participation.
- Broadcaster AVROTROS protested Israel's involvement, leading to a boycott.
- This marks the second consecutive year the Netherlands will miss Eurovision.
- NOS will still broadcast the contest for Dutch viewers.
The Netherlands will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, the Dutch public broadcaster NPO announced on Tuesday, October 27. This decision reverses a September resolution to return to the competition after a one-year boycott. According to Dutch broadcaster NOS, the NPO made the decision after consultations with public broadcasters, with NPO board chairwoman Jett de Ranitz stating that negotiations failed to find a form of participation acceptable to all parties. The NPO had previously expected sufficient support for the country's return.
In August, broadcaster AVROTROS, which traditionally handled the Netherlands' Eurovision entries, declared it would continue its boycott in protest of Israel's participation. AVROTROS argued that the contest could no longer be considered neutral while a country involved in a major military conflict was a participant. The NPO announced on September 23 that the Netherlands would indeed return for Eurovision 2027, with an independent team of specialists to organize the country's involvement. However, this decision was rescinded a month later.
As a result, the Netherlands will miss the contest for the second consecutive year. Despite the withdrawal from participation, NOS will continue to broadcast Eurovision, including the semifinals and final, with Dutch commentary for viewers in the Netherlands, alongside a preliminary program.
