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Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna - Austria's Chancellor Stocker Supports Israel's Participation

Summary

Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker has firmly rejected any suggestion of banning Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest as his country prepares to host the next edition of the competition in 2026. "I would consider it a fatal mistake to exclude Israel," Stocker was quoted as saying in an interview with German news agency dpa published on Sunday, Austria's National Day.

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Jerusalem Post

Center

Austria rejects calls to ban Israel from Eurovision 2026

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker says banning Israel from Eurovision 2026 would be a mistake, citing Austria’s historical responsibility.

8 hours ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Reuters

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Center

Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

Some European countries' public broadcasters have pledged to withdraw if Israel takes part.

8 hours ago·United Kingdom

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The Canberra Times

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PerthNow

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Austrian leader rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

Israel should not be banned from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker says.

9 hours ago·Canberra, Australia

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Deutschlandfunk

Center

Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna - Austria's Chancellor Stocker Supports Israel's Participation

Austrian Chancellor Stocker spoke out in favour of Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Stocker explained that the situation had changed with the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

11 hours ago·Germany

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Die Presse

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Stocker About Song Contest: Israel-Bann Would Be "Fatal Mistake"

Several ESC countries have announced that, in the event of Israel's participation in the ESC itself, they will refrain from participating. The ÖVP boss does not share this view: "It is not a political, but a musical event.

12 hours ago·Vienna, Austria

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Welt

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May 2026: "Fatal Error to Exclude Israel" – Austria's Chancellor Clearly for the Country's Participation in the Esc

Austria's chancellor Christian Stocker is behind Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. He rejects an exclusion "already decidedly due to our history. Nevertheless, several countries threaten to boycott.

14 hours ago·Dortmund, Germany

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