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Netherlands Could Again Boycott Eurovision in 2027; Flemish Broadcaster Wants New Policy

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Dutch broadcasters NPO and AVROTROS are withholding any decision on participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, raising the immediate possibility of a second consecutive boycott after sitting out this year’s event in Vienna over Israel’s involvement. In the meantime, the Flemish broadcaster VRT is also threatening to keep Belgium out unless the EBU adopts stricter rules.Bulgarian pop star DARA won this Eurovision Song Contest …

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Relief for Eurovision Organizers, but Problems Are Far From Over

Whether the Netherlands will participate again next year remains to be seen. Belgium is now also threatening a boycott. Those involved do not want to anticipate anything yet.

·Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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How Much Longer Will the Song Contest Keep Insisting that It Is Not Political?

Five countries stayed away, the Flemish broadcaster is also threatening a boycott, and Palestinian flags were visible in the Wiener Stadthalle when Israel performed....

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Belgium’s Flemish public broadcaster says it may skip Eurovision next year

Flemish Community broadcaster VRT calls for 'more transparent mechanism in decision-making processes, direct vote among EBU members'

·Ankara, Türkiye
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Eurovision 2026: VRT Threatens Not to Send Candidates Next Year if There Is No More Opening

The Flemish public channel VRT threatens not to send a candidate for the next edition of the Eurovision international song contest if the organizers do not show more openness. ...

·Brussels, Belgium
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VRT Wants Debate on Israel's Participation in the Song Contest: ‘Chances Are Slim that We Will Send an Artist Next Year’

·Antwerp, Belgium
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VRT Wants Debate on Israel's Participation in the Song Contest: “The Chances Are Slim that We Will Send an Artist Next Year”

“Today, the chances are slim that VRT will send an artist next year.” That is the remarkable statement made by public broadcaster spokesperson Yasmine Van der Borght. She made the statement in the current affairs program that preceded the grand final.

·Kobbegem, Belgium
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De Telegraaf broke the news in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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