Dutch broadcaster AvroTros to boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

Dutch ​public broadcaster AvroTros ​said on ‌Monday it ​would boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for ‌a second year in protest at the presence of Israel in light of ‌the situation in Gaza and what ‌it called a lack of clear rules for excluding countries involved in military conflicts. "The recently ⁠announced ​changes ⁠by the European Broadcasting Union do not provide ⁠sufficient confidence that the independent and neutral character ​of the Eurovision Song Contest ⁠has been restored," AvroTros said in a statement.

The ⁠broadcaster ​said it would hand the decision on Dutch participation to the ⁠general association of public broadcasters NPO. The Netherlands boycotted ⁠the ⁠2026 contest in protest at Israel's participation.