Netherlands to skip Eurovision, says contest ‘no longer’ neutral over Gaza war

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August 25, 2026

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 logo, on the day of a press conference in front of the Stadthalle, in Vienna, Austria, April 9, 2026. — Reuters

The Netherlands will not participate in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, its broadcaster said Monday, saying the event can…