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Netherlands makes Eurovision U-turn again to boycott 2027 Song Contest

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Culture & entertainment · 5 h ago
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“Due to the sensitivities surrounding the themes currently at play, we have decided to take a step back for the time being,” NPO exec Jet de Ranitz was quoted as saying.
Independent sources: 4 · HuffPost UK, Metro, The Independent
The Netherlands Makes Second U-Turn On Competing In Next Year's Eurovision Song Contest
Independent sources: 3 · HuffPost UK, Metro, The Independent
Eurovision’s director Martin Green said: “We’re deeply sorry that NPO will now not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest.
Independent sources: 3 · HuffPost UK, The Independent, The Standard
“The Netherlands is one of the founding countries of the Contest and has been part of the Eurovision family since the very first edition in 1956.
Independent sources: 3 · HuffPost UK, The Independent, The Standard
“At the same time, we believe the Eurovision Song Contest matters in a divided world.
Independent sources: 3 · HuffPost UK, The Independent, The Standard
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