Eurovision 2026: Backlash emerges, but ORF insists “the contest will not be affected”

The EBU’s decision to allow Israel to participate in Eurovision 2026, which will be hosted in Vienna, has sparked strong reactions in several countries. The Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia and Spain have already announced their withdrawal, while other nations are still considering their position. Despite the departures, ORF Director General Roland Weissmann appeared reassuring, stating that […]