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Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna - Austria's Chancellor Stocker Supports Israel's Participation

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Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker has firmly rejected any suggestion of banning Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest as his country prepares to host the next edition of the competition in 2026. "I would consider it a fatal mistake to exclude Israel," Stocker was quoted as saying in an interview with German news agency dpa published on Sunday, Austria's National Day.

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24ur.com

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Austrian Chancellor Strongly Supports Israel's Participation in Eurovision

In an interview with the German press agency dpa, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker strongly supported Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Vienna in May 2026. He emphasized that, in his opinion, excluding Israel would be a fatal mistake.

8 days ago·Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Arutz Sheva

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Austria’s Chancellor: Excluding Israel from Eurovision would be a fatal mistake

Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker rejects calls to ban Israel from Eurovision 2026, calling it a “fatal mistake” and citing Austria’s Holocaust legacy.

9 days ago·Israel

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Jerusalem Post

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Austria rejects calls to ban Israel from Eurovision 2026

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker says banning Israel from Eurovision 2026 would be a mistake, citing Austria’s historical responsibility.

9 days ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Reuters

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Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

Some European countries' public broadcasters have pledged to withdraw if Israel takes part.

9 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Canberra Times

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PerthNow

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Austrian leader rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

Israel should not be banned from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker says.

9 days ago·Canberra, Australia

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Deutschlandfunk

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Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna - Austria's Chancellor Stocker Supports Israel's Participation

Austrian Chancellor Stocker spoke out in favour of Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Stocker explained that the situation had changed with the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

9 days ago·Germany

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