The Netherlands Makes Second U-Turn On Competing In Next Year's Eurovision Song Contest

The Netherlands will not compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, marking a second U-turn on its participation. The national broadcaster, Avrotros, confirmed the decision to continue boycotting the event, extending the protest into 2027. This move follows previous withdrawals based on Israel's involvement amidst the ongoing Middle East conflict. Avrotros stated that the competition is no longer neutral because a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict, following Claude's 2025 representation of the nation.