Boykot

Several nations have confirmed they will skip the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in mid-May after the European Broadcasting Union upheld Israel's eligibility despite the Gaza conflict.

1. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

More than 2,300 mathematicians from nearly 80 countries have signed a petition to move the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians out of Philadelphia, US. They cite visa barriers, safety concerns, and US policies that they say undermine global science inclusiveness. A co-organiser urges Chinese mathematicians to support the boycott.

Iran's football federation president has cast serious doubt on the national team's 2026 World Cup participation following US and Israeli strikes that US President Donald Trump announced killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. With all group matches in the US, tensions escalate risks; FIFA continues monitoring.

23. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

DFB-direktør for sport Rudi Völler har beskrevet debatten om at boykotte fodbold-VM i USA på grund af Donald Trumps politik som «meningsløs». På en konference i Berlin understregede han, at en sådan boykot ville skade atleterne og ikke opnå noget. Völler trækker på tidligere erfaringer med olympiske boykotter.

Den schweiziske Eurovision-vinder Nemo har returneret 2024-trofæet for at protestere mod Israels deltagelse i 2026-konkurrencen. Ifølge Nemo modsiger European Broadcasting Unions beslutning om at tillade Israel begivenhedens værdier. Flere lande har allerede trukket sig.

11. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Eleven entrants in Portugal's Festival da Canção have refused to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 if selected, protesting Israel's participation amid allegations of human rights violations in Gaza. The artists' joint statement highlights inconsistencies in the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) policies compared to Russia's exclusion. Portugal's broadcaster RTP vows to proceed with the selection process and contest entry.