Spain says it will withdraw from 2026 Eurovision song contest if Israel takes part — Europe live

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Spain says it will withdraw from 2026 Eurovision song contest if Israel takes part — Europe live

Spain is the first of the ‘Big Five’ countries to threaten withdrawal from the competition following vote at state broadcaster RTVE

EU commissioners will on Wednesday agree to impose new sanctions against Israel over its war in Gaza, a spokesperson for the commission said on Tuesday.

“Tomorrow, commissioners will be adopting a package of measures on Israel,” spokesperson Paula Pinho said, as reported by Reuters.

“Specifically, a proposal to suspend certain trade provisions in the agreements between the EU and Israel.

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