Spain's RTVE president proposes extending Eurovision boycott for 2027 over Israel's participation

On September 22, 2026, José Pablo López, president of Spain's public broadcaster RTVE, announced he would propose to the board that Spain continue its boycott of Eurovision 2027, to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. The boycott began in 2026 over Israel's participation amid the Gaza crisis. López said it was "deeply painful" that Israel's broadcaster KAN remains eligible. Some conditions were met, but the main one—expelling KAN—was not. Ireland and the Netherlands have already confirmed boycotts for 2027. The final decision rests with RTVE's board.