Eurovision is 'facing its most serious crisis ever' as more countries consider joining Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia in boycotting the event
Eurovision is 'facing its most serious crisis ever' as more countries consider joining Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia in boycotting the event Imogen Garfinkel 07:44 GMT 05 Dec 2025 , updated 16:01 GMT 05 Dec 2025 Eurovision is facing its most serious crisis in the history of the contest, experts have warned, as more countries consider joining Ireland, Spain , Netherlands and Slovenia in boycotting the event. It comes after several public broadcasters on Thursday pulled out of next year's competition after organisers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on centre stage over a usually joyful celebration of music. Belgium's broadcaster said it would 'take a position in the coming days', while Iceland's RÚV said it would not make a final decision on its participation until next week. The walkouts came after the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union - a group of public broadcasters from 56 ...