Slovenia & European Broadcasting Union

Slovenia: Slovenia's national broadcaster RTV announced its boycott of Eurovision 2026, citing the deaths of children in Gaza and a conflict with its values of peace and equality.

European Broadcasting Union: The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) decided not to hold a vote on Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026, leading to boycotts from several member countries and criticism regarding its neutrality and decision-making process.

Slovenia: Slovenia, through its broadcaster Radiotelevizija Slovenija, withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's participation.

European Broadcasting Union: The European Broadcasting Union, as the organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest, faces a significant challenge to its unity and financial stability due to the withdrawal of several key broadcasters over Israel's participation.

Slovenia: Slovenia has also taken a stance against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, threatening a boycott.

European Broadcasting Union: The European Broadcasting Union, as the organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest, is facing pressure from multiple member countries to exclude Israel and is consulting its members on how to manage the geopolitical tensions.

Slovenia: Slovenia's broadcaster also announced its withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates, citing the deaths of children in Gaza.

European Broadcasting Union: The European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, leading to boycotts from several member broadcasters. The EBU also introduced new voting rules following controversy in the previous contest.

Slovenia: Slovenia is one of the countries that will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation.

European Broadcasting Union: The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), as the organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest, faces significant criticism and boycotts due to its decision to allow Israel to compete, which Nemo (singer) and several countries view as a contradiction to the contest's values.