CSU chief Markus Soder wondered Germany’s participation within the Eurovision Music Contest (ESC). “When I see now how Europe is discussing the boycott of the ESC, the European Song Contest, because Israel is participating. Friends, if you don’t want it, then neither will we. We never win anyway, we just have to pay for everything,” stated the Bavarian High Minister in his opening speech on the CSU celebration convention in Munich.
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The Seder used to be based on the announcement through a number of nations that they didn’t need to take part within the ESC as a result of Israel used to be allowed to take part. “We stand with Israel,” Soder stated.
A number of nations are boycotting the ESC
Because of Israel’s conceivable participation, Iceland just lately introduced that it is going to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Music Contest in Austria. Accountable broadcasters from Spain, Eire, Slovenia and the Netherlands have in the past introduced a boycott of the ESC.
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