Dutch broadcaster withdraws from Eurovision over neutrality and Gaza divisions
The Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS has said it will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, arguing that the competition can no longer be considered neutral. The decision comes amid continuing divisions over the war in Gaza and Israel's participation in the event. AVROTROS said the contest has become a platform for division rather than a unifying cultural event.In a statement released on Monday, the broadcaster said international conflicts were increasingly affecting the competition and undermining its neutral character. It said there was a lack of clarity from organisers, the European Broadcasting Union, over how countries are assessed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 12:39 LONDON
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