"On 4 December, EBU members voted to bring in new rules preventing governments and third parties from disproportionate campaigns to promote their country's acts, but decided not to vote on Israel's inclusion in the competition. In a statement, the EBU said that "the Eurovision song contest 2026 should proceed as planned" with Israel competing, despite the country's military action in Gaza. As a result, four countries - Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands - confirmed that they will not partake in the 2026 contest, which will take place in Vienna next May."
""At this moment, we no longer recognise the Eurovision Song Contest we grew up with. A contest founded on unity, peace, and connection has never felt more divided. As a podcast built around Ireland's Eurovision journey, this news places us in a heartbreaking position," the podcast's founders wrote. "After careful consideration, we will be pausing production of the Eirevision Podcast in January 2026."
"Following on from the countries' decision to boycott Eurovision 2026, a stream of popular Eurovision content creators have announced that they will follow suit."
EBU members voted on 4 December to introduce rules restricting disproportionate government or third-party campaigns to promote entries, while choosing not to vote on Israel's inclusion. The EBU declared that Eurovision 2026 should proceed as planned with Israel competing, despite military action in Gaza. Four countries—Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands—confirmed they will not participate in the 2026 contest in Vienna. In response, multiple popular Eurovision content creators announced they will pause or cease production, with Ireland's Éirevision Podcast confirming it will pause production in January 2026 and lamenting Ireland's absence.
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