Austria to go ahead with Eurovision despite financial impact of boycott

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Philip Oltermann and Lisa O’CarrollDecember 5, 2025 at 05:29 PM

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Austria will host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna despite a boycott by Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands over Israel's participation due to the war in Gaza. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) approved Israel's participation, leading to the boycott. While the withdrawal of these countries, including major financial contributor Spain, will impact the budget, the Austrian broadcaster ORF stated the event will proceed as planned in May. The EBU has accounted for potential financial burdens, and ORF believes any shortfall can be compensated. The EBU also introduced new rules to prevent undue influence on voting, with a large majority of members agreeing no further vote on Israel's participation was needed.

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Roland Weissmann 40% Geneva 50% Vienna 60% Israel ×370% Austria ×480%

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Austria

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