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In a recent appearance on RTL/ntv's "Early Start", CDU politician Steffen Bilger raised concerns about the potential exclusion of Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest and the implications for Germany's participation.
Bilger, a member of the CDU federal executive and First Parliamentary Managing Director of the Union faction in the Bundestag, expressed his belief that if Israel is excluded, Germany should not participate either. He finds these developments quite worrying and sees threats of boycotts against Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest as an expression of growing antisemitism in Europe.
Bilger mentioned discussions about boycotting the competition because Israel is involved, and he also referred to recent debates about cultural boycotts against Israel. In some European discussions, a cycling race in Spain cannot be held due to boycotts against Israel, according to Bilger. He even cited an example where an orchestra cannot perform because the conductor is Jewish in some European discussions.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the organisation that oversees the Eurovision Song Contest, is currently seeking a compromise solution with the critics of Israel's participation. The EBU is engaged in negotiations to resolve the dispute before a decisive vote in December 2025 regarding Israel's participation in ESC 2026. Broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have announced they would boycott the competition if Israel participates.
It's important to note that Germany's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is a decision of the respective partner broadcaster of the competition, in this case, the Southwest Broadcasting Corporation (SWR) for ARD. As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the EBU addresses the concerns and whether a compromise can be reached, ensuring the continuation of the popular contest's tradition of unity and diversity.
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