"RTVE officials stated that the contest's mission of neutrality had become 'impossible to maintain' due to the current climate of 'political distrust.'"
"This is the furthest measure a country has taken so far in the competition's largest boycott, with Spain being one of Eurovision's 'big five' financial contributors."
Spain's public broadcaster RTVE will not air the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, marking the first time since 1961 that the country will not participate. The decision stems from concerns over Israel's participation amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. RTVE officials stated that maintaining the contest's mission of neutrality has become impossible due to a climate of political distrust. Spain has also withdrawn its funding, joining other countries like the Netherlands and Ireland in boycotting the event.
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