RTL Luxembourg, the Luxembourgish national broadcaster, has released a statement regarding its Eurovision participation in the wake of the latest developments surrounding the geopolitical scenario in the Middle East.
Amid international calls to exclude Israel from the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2026 due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, RTL Luxembourg has released a statement regarding Luxembourg’s participation at ESC 2026 stating that it is following the EBU’s consultation process whilst continuing its preparations for ESC 2026 as planned.
RTL Luxembourg’s statement reads:
For many years, the Eurovision Song Contest has been a platform for cultural exchange, bringing people together from all over Europe and beyond. The competition stands for diversity, tolerance, and mutual respect – values that do not depend on borders, beliefs or origin. The competition is organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) together with its members, independent of government influence.
RTL Luxembourg’s statement continues to read:
As a member of the EBU, RTL Luxembourg is following the ongoing consultation process and the decisions being discussed within it. We are monitoring the situation very closely and remain focused on ensuring that the principles that guide the EBU continue to play a central role in future developments.
In parallel, preparations for the next editions of the Luxembourg Song Contest and the Eurovision Song Contest are currently continuing as planned.
A number of countries have threatened to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 if Israel is not excluded from the contest next year due to the war in Gaza .Spain, Slovenia, Ireland, Iceland and the Nertherlands due to the current ongoing war in Gaza.
A decision on Israel’s participation is expected to be made at the forthcoming EBU’s General Assembly in December.
