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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports Germany's withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is banned amid political tensions after the Gaza conflict, with a decisive vote planned in November.
- On Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would support Germany withdrawing from Eurovision if Israel is excluded, while affirming his positive personal relationship with Israel.
- Public voting and jury splits show the public televote overwhelmingly favored Israel while national broadcasters from Spain, Iceland, Belgium, Finland and Ireland sought audits, and JJ, Austrian winner, briefly called for suspension before retracting.
- The European Broadcasting Union will vote on Israel's participation in Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, while Spain and other broadcasters threaten boycotts if Israel competes.
- Some German leaders say German officials express solidarity with Israel despite critiques of military actions, while prominent commentators called the public debate scandalous ahead of the EBU members' decision.
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Germany must withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is not allowed to participate, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Germany is one of the contest's biggest sponsors, as is Spain, which will withdraw if Israel is allowed to participate.
Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna splits Europe, in November it will be voted on. Even Friedrich Merz is now taking part.
The Eurovision Song Contest organizers have found a way to break the political deadlock over whether or not to admit Israel to the...
Germany is in favour of withdrawing from the next edition of the Eurovision Festival if Israel is excluded. This is what German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an interview with the state chain ARD. Asked whether Germany should voluntarily give up participating in the competition to be held in Vienna in the event that Israel is not allowed to participate, he said this Sunday that he would “support” the withdrawal from Germany. “I think it is a…
Germany to withdraw from Eurovision if contest blocks Israel's participation
In an interview with the German public broadcaster, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would support German withdrawal from the international music competition if Israel were to be disqualified: 'It is outrageous that this is even being discussed – Israel belongs in Eurovision'
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