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🇩🇪 Chancellor Merz threatens Eurovision boycott over Israel exclusion
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated he would support Germany’s withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 if Israel is excluded from participating. “A scandal that this is even being discussed” During an interview on ARD, Merz called any discussion of boycotting Israel “a scandal,” saying “Israel has a place there.” Germany’s stance carries considerable […]
German Chancellor Friedrich MerzGermanyEurovision Song Contest 2026Eurovision boycottIsrael exclusionGermany's withdrawalARD interviewpolitical controversyEBU participation rulesinternational relations
