Netherlands TV network drops Eurovision 2027 over Israel

AVROTROS will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027.

Consensus

• AVROTROS will not participate in or broadcast Eurovision 2017.
• The decision is due to Israel's involvement in a large-scale military conflict in Gaza.
• AVROTROS believes Eurovision can no longer be considered a neutral event.
• The Netherlands' participation in Eurovision 2027 is uncertain and depends on NPO's final decision.
• The Netherlands previously boycotted Eurovision in 2026 over Israel's participation.
• Eurovision 2027 will be held in Bulgaria and will be the 71st edition.

Points of divergence

• AVROTROS cited the humanitarian situation in Gaza and press freedom restrictions as reasons for its decision. — vesti
• AVROTROS stated that recent measures proposed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) do not guarantee the restoration of the contest's independence and neutrality. — interfax
• AVROTROS emphasized the need for a clear system to evaluate participation of countries involved in military conflicts. — interfax
• The Netherlands' withdrawal from Eurovision 2027 may be total, depending on whether another broadcaster takes over. — interfax

Coverage (2 sources)

• Dutch broadcaster refused to broadcast Eurovision 2027 due to Israel — Вести
• Dutch television and radio company will not show Eurovision in 2027 due to Israel — Интерфакс

Key entities

• AVROTROS
• Israel
• Moscow
• INTERFAX.RU
• TASS
• Gaza
• Nederlandse Omroep Stichting
• NL Times
• Eurovision 2027