Overview
- EBU members in Geneva approved contest reforms that cut per‑person televotes to 10, reintroduced juries in semi‑finals, and sought to curb organised promotion instead of holding a vote on Israel’s status.
- Public broadcasters in Spain (RTVE), the Netherlands (AVROTROS), Ireland (RTÉ) and Slovenia (RTVSLO) announced boycotts, citing Gaza’s humanitarian toll and public‑service values.
- France Télévisions, Germany’s culture minister and the BBC backed Israel’s inclusion, while Israeli leaders welcomed the decision and denounced the boycotts.
- Protests in Melbourne urged Australia’s SBS to drop the show, but the network said it will continue its 2026 coverage to preserve editorial independence and impartiality.
- The official entry list is due before Christmas, with some members — including Iceland and Belgium — still weighing participation.