Ireland’s national broadcaster will boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation
RTÉ said it will not send an act or broadcast the contest, joining other European broadcasters that have cited Gaza and press-access concerns.
- On Thursday, RTÉ confirmed it will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, stating involvement "cannot be justified" due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- RTÉ cited the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza" as the primary reason, while expressing concern regarding the "continued denial of independent access to international journalists" to the territory.
- This marks Ireland's second consecutive withdrawal, following a 2026 boycott over Israel's participation, amid at least 76,621 deaths reported by the Gaza Health Ministry, including 74,582 Palestinian people and 2,039 Israeli people.
- Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest, stated the organization "fully respect their decision" and that RTÉ remains a "valued part of our family" despite the boycott.
- With up to 270 journalists and media workers killed since October 2023, the crisis continues affecting the industry; Eurovision officials hope to welcome Ireland back, though RTÉ maintains its position remains unchanged.
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Irish public broadcaster RTE has announced that Ireland will not participate in and broadcast next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria for the second year in a row. The decision is linked to Israel's participation and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. RTE said the decision was taken due to the ongoing suffering of civilians in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis. - YouTube www.youtube.com The Netherlands has also warned of a boycott of the…
Irish public broadcaster RTE has announced that Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest and will not broadcast the contest. The country's position on participation in the contest remains unchanged, citing the ongoing loss of life in the Gaza Strip and the humanitarian crisis there.
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