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    Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

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    Posted on October 26, 2025

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    Last updated: January 21, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Austria's Chancellor opposes banning Israel from Eurovision 2026, citing historical ties. Some broadcasters threaten withdrawal if Israel participates.

    Table of Contents

    • Austria's Position on Israel in Eurovision
    • Chancellor Stocker's Remarks
    • Controversies Surrounding Eurovision
    • Future of Israel's Participation

    Austria's Chancellor Opposes Israel's Exclusion from Eurovision Contest

    Austria's Position on Israel in Eurovision

    (Reuters) -Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker has firmly rejected any suggestion of banning Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest as his country prepares to host the next edition of the competition in 2026.

    "I would consider it a fatal mistake to exclude Israel," Stocker was quoted as saying in an interview with German news agency dpa published on Sunday, Austria's National Day.

    "Based on our history alone, I would never be in favour of that," he added, in reference to Austria's shared responsibility for crimes committed during the Holocaust in World War Two.

    Chancellor Stocker's Remarks

    Eurovision, which stresses its political neutrality, has faced controversy linked to Israel's military campaign in Gaza in response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

    Controversies Surrounding Eurovision

    The public broadcasters of some European countries, including Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands have pledged to withdraw if Israel takes part in the contest to be held in Vienna next May.

    Future of Israel's Participation

    Eurovision Song Contest organisers this month scrapped a planned November meeting to vote on Israel's participation, and are now due to look at it in December.

    (Reporting by Dave GrahamEditing by Ros Russell)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Austria's Chancellor rejects banning Israel from Eurovision.
    • •Eurovision maintains political neutrality amid controversies.
    • •Some European broadcasters threaten withdrawal if Israel participates.
    • •Eurovision organizers postponed the decision on Israel's participation.
    • •Austria's historical context influences its stance on Israel.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

    1What is the Eurovision Song Contest?

    The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international song competition held among the member countries of the European Broadcasting Union, where countries submit original songs to be performed live.

    2What is the Holocaust?

    The Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime and its collaborators during World War II.

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