European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is the organization behind the annual Eurovision Song Contest, a major international televised music event. The EBU is currently facing significant challenges as several countries (Iceland, Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia) are boycotting the 2026 contest due to Israel's participation, citing a conflict with Eurovision's ideals of unity and inclusion. This has led to what some are calling the biggest crisis in Eurovision's history. The 2024 winner, Nemo, is also protesting Israel's inclusion by returning their trophy. Despite these controversies, the EBU is also expanding the Eurovision brand, with plans to launch a Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. This expansion highlights the EBU's ambition to broaden the contest's reach while simultaneously navigating complex political sensitivities surrounding its core European event.