The country that hosts this year Eurovision, Austriais in a difficult position. Wishes to keep the competition away from political conflicts and to prevent any boycott because of its participation Israel.
The Board of Directors of Spanish Public Television RTVE voted Tuesday in favor of leaving Eurovision 2026if Israel participates, it thus became the fifth country that adopts a similar attitude.
Already the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland have announced that they will do the same, while the Belgian network VRT said it is supporting their position.
The minister Austria’s external, Bay Main-Razingersent a letter to its counterparts from the six countries, expressing concern that boycott can cause division, without improving the situation in Gaza.
“As a country’s foreign minister hosting Eurovision, I am deeply concerned about the risk of rupture among EBU members on this issue“, She said in her letter cited by the Reuters agency.
The organizers point out that Eurovision is a celebration of music and unity rather than a field of political controversy. However, voices from various sides call for Israel’s exclusion, with its government Vienna to pursue a balance and to preserve the image of the competition.
In short, Austria wants the Eurovision slogan to remain “United by Music” and not “divided by politics”.
Source :Skai
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