world Austria says it will refuse to host 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel frozen out euronews Thu 3m read Israel has been a participant in Eurovision, established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973. www.euronews.com Related stories world German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatens to boycott Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is excluded euronews Oct 6
world German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatens to boycott Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is excluded euronews Oct 6