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Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision - Lemmy Cafe

>Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. > >All five countries have withdrawn after Israel’s participation in the competition was officially confirmed last week. > >“The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) has decided not to participate in the Eurovision song contest in Vienna, Austria, next year,” a statement said after an RÚV board meeting on Wednesday. > >“Participation of Israeli national broadcaster, KAN, in the contest has created disunity among both members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the general public.”

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GingaNinga Dec 10

Canada just got in, it would be a gigachad move to immediately boycott

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jol Dec 10

Canada was invited to join this year?

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Otter

Unless something changed very recently, it’s still in early talks

EBU has confirmed early talks are underway, but no decision has been made

However, don’t expect a confirmed new inclusion any time soon, as Eurovision is currently wrestling to keep the contest from tearing itself apart.

euronews.com/…/canadas-european-pivot-could-an-in…

Explained: Why is Canada pushing to join Eurovision?

Canada is exploring the possibility of joining Eurovision, something officials say reflects the country's effort to assert its cultural independence and deepen ties with Europe. The EBU has confirmed early talks are underway, but no decision has been made.

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