European Broadcasting Union Names 36 Nations for Eurovision 2027
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
The European Broadcasting Union has confirmed 36 countries, including Israel, for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Canada will debut, and North Macedonia will return, while Ireland and the Netherlands have withdrawn participation. Spain and Slovenia are undecided, and the Czech Republic is out due to finances. The semifinals are May 11-13 and the final is May 15, 2027.
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- 36 countries, including Israel, confirmed for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria.
- Canada will debut at the contest, while North Macedonia returns.
- Ireland and the Netherlands have withdrawn from participating.
- Spain and Slovenia have until December to decide on participation.
- The Czech Republic will miss the competition for financial reasons.
- Eurovision 2027 semifinals are May 11-13, with the final on May 15.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced the official list of 36 countries confirmed to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. Among the participants is Israel, which will compete despite a boycott by several European broadcasters due to the situation in Gaza. Canada will make its debut in the contest, and North Macedonia will return after a hiatus.
However, Ireland's broadcaster RTÉ has completely withdrawn from participating and broadcasting the event. The Netherlands has also decided not to send a participant, though local television channels will air the semifinals and final. A representative from the Dutch broadcasting company stated, "We have decided to take a step back at this moment."
Spain and Slovenia have not yet made a final decision and have until December to decide, while the Czech Republic will miss the competition for financial reasons. The contest is scheduled to take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, at the Arena Burgas venue. The semifinals will be held on May 11 and 13, with the grand final on May 15, 2027.
Israel has been a participant since 1973. The EBU highlighted the contest's historical role, founded in 1956 to unite European countries after World War II. The final list includes Israel, Canada, North Macedonia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Australia, among others. The organizing committee noted that the list may still change before early spring as broadcasters continue internal consultations.
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