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Even before the list of participants is certain, a broad debate about the basic participation in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) broke out in Vienna next year. Some countries, such as Spain and Ireland, have threatened a withdrawal from the competition, the responsible European Broadcasting Union (EBU) should not rule out Israel because of the Gaza War. It is “ultimately clear” that the Vienna ESC only participates if Israel is excluded, the Dutch broadcaster Avrotros now also let.
