The situation in Gaza is given as a reason when RTVE's chairman wants the boycott ban to continue.
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Spain also boycotted Eurovision 2026 for the same humanitarian reasons regarding the situation in Gaza.
RTVE's chairman José Pablo López announced on Tuesday that he will propose a continued Spanish boycott of Eurovision to the public service company's board.
López says that the situation in Gaza remains "very complicated" and that the humanitarian tragedy makes it impossible to witness the suffering "without firm and strong condemnation".
Spain boycotted Eurovision 2026 for the same reason.
Sorry for the criticism
Eurovision's chief executive, Michael Green, writes in a statement that he regrets the development:
"We have seen the recommendation that Spain not return to the Eurovision song contest in 2027. We respect RTVE's process and await their board's definitive decision"
Green further writes that they "listened carefully" to the criticism of the program, that they tightened the rules for how you can express yourself in the program and increased security. Green regrets that, despite this, Spain is now at risk of missing out.
Eurovision song contest 2027 is organized in Bulgaria.
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