Summary
Spain has announced that it might not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel competes. This follows similar announcements from the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia due to the conflict in the Gaza Strip. The European Broadcasting Union is reviewing how to manage the competition amid these geopolitical issues.
Key Facts
- Spain joined other countries in threatening to boycott Eurovision if Israel participates.
- The countries involved include the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia.
- The Spanish public broadcaster RTVE decided on this stance at a meeting in Madrid.
- The European Broadcasting Union organizes the Eurovision Song Contest.
- The contest's organizers are consulting members on managing participation amid tensions.
- Russia was banned from the contest after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- The Eurovision finale is set to take place in Vienna in May.
