The Netherlands confirmed on 24 September 2026 that it will compete in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, ending its boycott over Israel's participation and the war in Gaza. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS had withdrawn from the 2026 contest on those grounds, while Spain's participation in 2027 remained uncertain.
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Dutch broadcaster NPO confirmed the Netherlands will compete in Eurovision 2027 after AVROTROS withdrew from the 2026 contest over Israel’s participation.
The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 after abandoning a boycott over Israel's participation.
Despite broadcaster AVROTROS maintaining its concerns over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza, the Netherlands will return to Eurovision in 2027, with the country’s entry now being coordinated by the NPO.