The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 after previously boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation, according to reporting from multiple outlets. Avrotros had withdrawn from Eurovision in protest, and the broadcaster did not plan to take part when Israel is again invited for the next contest.
HuffPost UK reports that another Dutch broadcaster has since taken over Eurovision responsibilities for the Netherlands and that Eurovision director Martin Green announces the country’s return for 2027 in Burgas. The report also places the decision within a wider set of reactions to Israel’s involvement: earlier this year, several countries pulled out, and the status of participation by some states for 2027 remained undecided in that coverage.
The Jerusalem Post similarly reports that NPO confirmed the Netherlands will compete in 2027 after Avrotros withdrew from Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation. While outlets differ on which broadcaster is referenced for the confirmation and the broader surrounding context, both agree the return is tied to the end of the Netherlands’ boycott and Israel’s continued invitation.
