The Netherlands will compete at Eurovision in 2027, with NPO taking responsibility for its entry after AVROTROS said it would not take part over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza. Spain is weighing a boycott extension; RTVE has yet to decide.
AVROTROS withdrew from the 2026 contest and said it would also skip 2027, arguing that Israel’s participation amid the war in Gaza meant Eurovision could no longer be considered neutral. NOS will provide coverage, while an independent team of experts will choose the Dutch act.
RTVE president José Pablo López said he would recommend that Spain remain out in 2027, describing it as “deeply painful” that Israel’s public broadcaster would remain eligible to compete given the situation in Gaza. Ireland has confirmed a second consecutive boycott; Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain all withdrew from the 2026 contest over Israel’s participation.
