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Netherlands make U-turn and pull out of Eurovision 2027

Video. Eurovision in crisis: Netherlands make U-turn and pull out of Eurovision 2027

Updated: 27 October 2026 - 17:55 GMT+1

The Netherlands has pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest, with public broadcaster NPO citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation - reversing a previous decision to participate.

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