Eurovision boycotts: "The biggest crisis in the contest's 70-year history"

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Eurovision boycotts: "The biggest crisis in the contest's 70-year history"

Issued on: 15/05/2026 - 18:47

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“This is the biggest crisis in Eurovision’s 70-year history.” Amid boycotts against Israel's Eurovision 2026 inclusion, France 24's Dave Keating explains how politics have increasingly shaped the competition over the past three years. More on #F24Debate➡️ https://go.france24.com/GA4B

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