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== ~~United Kingdom~~ ==

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BBC Confirmed that the UK Will not compete if Israel is allowed to compete [[Special:Contributions/2A02:C7C:D6DF:1500:C5BA:5B46:178B:B9CC|2A02:C7C:D6DF:1500:C5BA:5B46:178B:B9CC]] ([[User talk:2A02:C7C:D6DF:1500:C5BA:5B46:178B:B9CC|talk]]) 14:29, 12 September 2025 (UTC)

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:::I completely agree. We now have confirmation that this didn’t happen. I’ll remove it — [[User:ImStevan|IмSтevan]] [[User talk:ImStevan|talk]] 13:28, 15 September 2025 (UTC)

== ~~France~~ ~~leaving~~ if ~~Israel~~ is in? ==

== ? ==

An instagram account and more social media channels stated that France joined Ireland in withdrawing from ESC 2026 if Israel takes part. This news is fake, just for your information. We don’t know if France has any plans on it tho. [[User:Nachoo.ooo09oo|Nachoo.ooo09oo]] ([[User talk:Nachoo.ooo09oo|talk]]) 20:57, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

:It’s hard to say that’s accurate since it makes no mention of France Televisions, if it was an Instagram post from someone like their HoD, we could probably mention it (even though it’s primary), but alas, this doesn’t look like it’s reliable enough to include for France. [[User:Jamo62|Jamo62]] ([[User talk:Jamo62|talk]]) 22:05, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

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== Portugal… ~~again~~ ==

== Portugal… ==

ESC Discord’s Twitter put out a post stating of them “exclusively” receiving info about FDC 2026, which includes the fact the winner is not obliged to enter Eurovision: https://x.com/ESCdiscord/status/1967628290677694611

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Azerbaijan has confirmed participation in Eurovision for what I’ve seen on social media. 83.39.60.38 (talk) 12:38, 6 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

We’re going to need a little more than this to add it to the article Toffeenix (talk) 14:50, 6 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Found it! https://azxeber.com/az/azerbaycani-avroviziyada-ses-azerbaycanin-qalibi-temsil-edecek-aiqlama/maqazin/

Not sure if this goes straight in as a confirmation or in the “Other countries” section, she seems a little unclear. Toffeenix (talk) 14:56, 6 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Seems good enough to add to the article.TheBest123456 (talk) 18:30, 6 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Its offical IVR Told Me Privatel💔🥹✌️ Itsmeee2 (talk) 20:22, 6 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

https://thateurovisionsite.com/2025/08/07/azerbaijan-eurovision-2026-delayed/

Azerbaijan confirms intention to compete next year 90.212.78.214 (talk) 12:46, 8 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not super sure what policy is here. For all intents and purposes it seems like basically a confirmation but Jafarova is intent on not putting it across that way. ThatEuroSite isn’t listed as a trusted source on the Wikiproject Sources page but I don’t know why, I’m a little surprised by that to be honest. Would appreciate other feedback Toffeenix (talk) 09:08, 10 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I disagree that Azerbaijan should not be included. From what I can see, the head of the Azerbaijani delegation has quite strongly confirmed that there will be no withdrawal of Azerbaijan from the contest in 2026. She said quite confidently that such rumours are “nonsense and unfounded”. Therefore, if she denies reports of withdrawal, how could it be anything other than that they will participate? In my opinion, they are simply doing something internally at the TV and because of that they will start working on it a month later, but this fragment sounds as if it refers specifically to the method of selecting the representative, which is also indicated by the fact that in the further part of her statement she pointed to considering the selection by The Voice. Szyign (talk) 20:06, 11 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Feel free to throw it in then! Toffeenix (talk) 22:13, 11 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, thanks! Szyign (talk) 12:19, 12 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

wait where’s the information for Azerbaijan’s participation 2A02:C7C:D6DF:1500:1165:601A:D639:4BD5 (talk) 10:04, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

in the reference in the table you can see the quote 🙂 Szyign (talk) 11:27, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Montenegro confirmed participation for Eurovision next year

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7a6y7OC9u/?utm_source=ig_web_cop 2A02:C7C:D6DF:1500:4484:4B40:49EF:5290 (talk) 16:26, 9 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

No, they said “see you next year” and then clarified they will confirm wether or not they participate in September 92.186.226.37 (talk) 17:42, 9 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

“@eurovision_pulse_” is not a reliable source. IceWelder [✉] 21:36, 9 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

YES!! Jlsteven08 (talk) 22:38, 15 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The key timeline is out https://esctoday.com/201393/eurovision-2026-orf-unveils-key-timeline-dates-for-esc-2026/ TheBest123456 (talk) 10:22, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Have added what I think is needed from this, but possible some of it is too much Toffeenix (talk) 12:01, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ok thanks TheBest123456 (talk) 12:35, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

https://x.com/ESCdiscord/status/1952779117746663714?t=SCEx2iTv0shYX97jawzf6Q&s=19 Persianguy29 (talk) 15:33, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

They announced that they are using the NF method, not that they are participating. And btw they still are not ruling out their withdrawal 85.57.183.166 (talk) 09:05, 15 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Poland confirmed provisional participation in Eurovision Song Contest 2026.TVP make material about it om TikTok.
Why my update is deleted? Poland1020 (talk) 17:48, 17 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

As Vienna was picked, should we add the host motto?

Realpala (talk) 05:01, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

would say no, it’s not uncommon for the bids to have mottos/slogans/etc that are not represented in the final show at all. Rotterdam: Make It Happen (2020) is one example. so would not be surprised if ORF ultimately decided not to use “Europe, shall we dance?” for anything Toffeenix (talk) 07:36, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

if they were to use it, would we add it Realpala (talk) 01:42, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, deffo Toffeenix (talk) 06:07, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

got logged out of that account and wasn’t even banned lol PalabokPalabok (talk) 02:20, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I would recommend listing on your userpage on both accounts that they’re controlled by the same person, just so we know and it’s clear that it’s above board Toffeenix (talk) 07:17, 29 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

i relogged so Realpala (talk) 03:09, 30 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Montenegro has confirmed participation a long time ago? Why isnt it there? Persianguy29 (talk) 19:46, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your question. I assume you are referring to the RTCG column in which Vladana said “See you next year”. Since then, RTCG has confirmed that a decision on its participation will come in September, so that takes precedence. Toffeenix (talk) 04:21, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I meant this

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7a6y7OC9u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Persianguy29 (talk) 21:42, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

yes, this is based on that Toffeenix (talk) 23:10, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The opposition leader of Hungary calls for the country to return to Eurovision if his party wins in the elections in April 2026, so Hungary might be coming back in 2026 83.39.60.166 (talk) 21:06, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Bro this is about 2026 not 2027 Persianguy29 (talk) 21:40, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This information could be added to the list 83.39.60.166 (talk) 08:56, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ah sorry i misunderstood it Persianguy29 (talk) 20:25, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ok but still what should be done about this? Currently, Hungary is not mentioned at all. Not in “confirmed non-participation” or any other category.

I will note that the opposition winning the elections means quite little for esc2026, since the deadline for participation is next month. (I might be mistaken) Certainly not in 2026. Slomo666 (talk) 20:50, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ukraine confirmed https://corp.suspilne.media/novyny/51680-suspilne-movlennya-ukrayina-vizme-uchast-u-yevrobachenni-2026/ TheBest123456 (talk) 11:09, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done, thanks! Toffeenix (talk) 11:19, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Slovenia has HIGH chances of withdrawal if Israel isn’t banned. 83.39.60.166 (talk) 12:49, 27 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

RUV have opened submissions for Songvakeppnin 2026, stating “Are you excited about Iceland’s Eurovision entry?”, though they haven’t confirmed their participation.

They also have stated that they’ll broadcast the contest

Source: https://www.ruv.is/songvakeppnin Tanvavad (talk) 14:30, 29 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I’m asking here because I’m not sure if I should add this to the article right away – according to Éirevision Podcast (which are known to share exclusive info about Ireland in Eurovision), ‘RTÉ have also confirmed it will publish details of the approach to select Ireland’s song for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in “due course”.’ To me, this means that they are confirming their participation in Eurovision 2026 and will later provide news on how they will select the song. What do you think? Szyign (talk) 20:52, 2 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Australia confirmed https://www.aussievision.net/post/australia-confirmed-to-compete-at-eurovision-2026 TheBest123456 (talk) 06:40, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Netherlands is still in talks with the EBU, they said they still didn’t confirm participation.

Source: https://eurovoix.com/2025/09/01/eurovision-2026-netherlands-discussion-ebu-participation/ 92.186.226.37 (talk) 10:07, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

https://eurovoix.com/2025/09/03/italy-festival-di-sanremo-2026-officially-confirmed/

I Found This On Eurovoix 2A02:C7C:D6DF:1500:6C8C:C595:BE6F:3537 (talk) 08:05, 4 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

They have confirmed that they have a national final, but just like Belgium they didn’t still confirm participation 92.186.226.37 (talk) 09:05, 4 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Portugal is confirmed https://www.escportugal.pt/2025/09/esc2026-portugal-confirma-participacao.html?m=1 TheBest123456 (talk) 15:41, 6 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Unfortunately, as they write in the article: “This afternoon, Portuguese national broadcaster RTP confirmed that the 2026 Festival da Canção will take place, which foreshadows Portugal’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.”

In my opinion, this reflects the editor’s opinion, but in practice, RTP did not mention Eurovision in the announcement… Szyign (talk) 18:46, 6 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Spain might withdraw from Eurovision if israel participates this year, same as Iceland.

Source: https://eurovoix.com/2025/09/08/spain-minister-for-culture-calls-spain-withdraw-eurovision-israel-participates/ 92.186.226.37 (talk) 10:21, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Shouldn’t the Belgian part also be underneath “Depending on Israel’s participation”? VRT & RTBF say in the original link posted for “other countries” they wanted to wait to see the results of the decisions of the EBU around the votes going to Israel and the transparency surrounding this. 2001:4C3C:3002:1000:15FA:D911:BB09:55AD (talk) 15:28, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

According to this, the decision is to be taken in December on the basis of the EBU’s decision. Yoyo360^{message me} 13:59, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, while reading an article published today on the website of Icelandic broadcaster RÚV, I noticed that they clearly stated:
“As things stand, Iceland is scheduled to take part in Eurovision and RÚV will hold Söngvakeppnin to select Iceland’s entry. However, participation in Eurovision is conditional on a satisfactory outcome in the EBU’s consultation process, which according to Stefán will conclude in November or December.”
So I wonder how to interpret this. My understanding is that they are not withdrawing their confirmation of participation, but are saying that they may change their minds in November or December, depends on the decision of the EBU. How should this be interpreted? I don’t want to rush into adding anything to the article, as this is a very sensitive issue anyway. Szyign (talk) 21:24, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@ImStevan

Hello :). I noticed you reverted my edit on splitting the aforementioned section into countries who have said explicitly won’t participate if Israel does versus those who are still deciding whether they will or not. I understand your point of not overcomplicating things with an extra section but ironically I intended for it to have the opposite effect, so people can make a quick glance and see which countries have said they def won’t and which may not, because there’s a large difference in their intent; otherwise, they have to read each individual country’s point to find out each country’s specific intention which takes longer for them to do (and could lead to confusion/misinterpretation). For now, I’m adding it back, but if you want to discuss this further, explaining your point of view further please feel free to!

Thank you in advance for your understanding, BasicEdit

PS: If anyone else wants to lean in, please do – I’m open to further discussion. BasicEdit (talk) 19:45, 11 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

[Just realised I should’ve done it on your talk page instead of the article’s – whoops] BasicEdit (talk) 19:53, 11 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Either one is fine. We already have 3 sections for non-confirmed countries, and I see where you’re coming from. If other users agree, I have nothing against another section being added — IмSтevan ^talk 20:10, 11 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your quick reply! That’ll do then 🙂 BasicEdit (talk) 20:19, 11 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

(Unless anyone disagrees, as you say). BasicEdit (talk) 20:28, 11 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have several proposals/considerations I’d like to hear the thoughts of other editors on:

1 I would like to propose that the list of participants be turned into a proper Wikipedia list/table. I think the current format is messy.

1.1 There are two possible versions of how I would implement this: either merge the bullet list “information regarding participation” into the table “provisional participants of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026” by adding a category “information regarding participation” (where you can have different categories, like “confirmed intention” and “conditional participation/will announce at later date” or to make this a separate table altogether.

1.1.2 In the latter case, I would say that the categories be more general, and have sub categories (such as, within conditional: “non-participation if Israel participates” and “will announce in December”) And then to have at another column a more detailed description like what is shown in the current bullet list.
This could also include a column briefly stating the conditions etc. that are relevant.

1.2 I also think “confirmed non-participation” should be more prominently featured in such a table, and I also think it would be good for there to be such a category on the map used in the lead of the article. (Although I do not know if there has been some sort of community consensus around this from previous contests or something, and I do not want to step on anyone’s toes here.)

2 I would also like to suggest we make a distinction within ”confirmed intention” between Serbia’s “will not withdraw” and Malta announcing a songwriting camp…

3 On top of this, I think that there should be a mention of German (and Italian) threats to withdraw if Israel is removed. This belongs in “conditional” in my opinion.

4 Finally, as many of these conditional positions are related to Israel’s participation, I think there should be a (sub-)section devoted to Israeli participation. The 2025 and 2024 articles do have a subsection within criticism or controversy.

4.1 This (sub)section in my opinion should include the debate as it has been going on since May 2025. It should mention delays to the decision. (Which have been getting successively delayed since May)

4.2 Additionally, it could also include/mention delays/extensions in the deadline for participation/withdrawal, which are (at least speculated to be) related to this controversy. This could also be brought under the section of participation. (I don’t know which is better.)

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

Slomo666 (talk) 12:18, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Wow this is a great idea, the editors should read this 83.39.59.192 (talk) 16:49, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I honestly can’t tell if this is sarcasm. Slomo666 (talk) 19:26, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I’d love a new system for the table, right now it’s pretty messy and can’t fit everything well Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 21:00, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Under the map it says “Countries which have provisionally confirmed their participation in 2026” and “Countries which have participated in past editions”

Should this not be “Countries that” rather than “Countries which”? Since it precedes an integral part of the clause? 2A02:8012:B642:0:805D:D54B:C459:E2C8 (talk) 13:40, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

As far as I am aware, it is not an error:

Which can be used for unrestrictive clauses, but doesn’t have to be. That can be used *only* for unrestrictive clauses, so for restrictive clauses, you’d have to use which. (Interpreting Merriam Webster)

(hoping I understand this correctly)

Slomo666 (talk) 15:33, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

BBC Confirmed that the UK Will not compete if Israel is allowed to compete 2A02:C7C:D6DF:1500:C5BA:5B46:178B:B9CC (talk) 14:29, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If you can provide a source for that, you can edit the article accordingly. Hhl95 (talk) 14:48, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

it’s on the bbc website and it won’t let me copy the link to the source 2A02:C7C:D6DF:1500:C5BA:5B46:178B:B9CC (talk) 14:54, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If you mean the source referenced in the other comment below, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Eurovision_Song_Contest_2026#c-92.186.226.37-20250912153000-92.186.226.37-20250912153000, then your claim is not correct. This is a single person stating his opinion, not the official position of the BBC. Slomo666 (talk) 15:57, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

No, the one below is my comment. The user in this comment is a different one. I was just saying that they might withdraw because it’s the same as Spain with Ernest URTASUN so 92.186.226.37 (talk) 16:44, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Like I mean RTVE didn’t say anything 92.186.226.37 (talk) 16:44, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I’m missing some context, I believe. What are you referring to? URTASUN? What is that? Slomo666 (talk) 19:49, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

For Spain, there’s a minister called Urtasun, and he was the one to say that we might withdraw. That means that also ONE person has announced possible withdrawal instead of RTVE so if y’all add Spain, you should add UK at least saying that a person from BBC is saying that their country might withdraw just like Spain. 92.186.226.37 (talk) 07:51, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

So far, statements by ministers have not been added. I assume this is because Eurovision is meant to be not-political, and politicians influencing participation would go against the rules. Slomo666 (talk) 10:33, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Well then remove Spain from the “might withdraw” section because RTVE didn’t say anything. It was just the minister of culture 92.186.226.37 (talk) 11:23, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is no “might withdraw” section. Spain is in the list of countries that have stated they will still need to make a decision. Slomo666 (talk) 18:35, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Should we make a mention of the possibility of ~~Israel~~ KAN competing under a neutral flag ?

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-859743

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/7ljh4wlno Slomo666 (talk) 20:39, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This could be useful aswell as adding what EBU recommends for KAN Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 20:58, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I know this could spawn an argument into the whole article failing this criteria but this seems too WP:NOTNEWS to include right now, in the future, if Israel is removed and a section is made about that, it could possibly be included, but for now I don’t think it belongs in the article. Jamo62 (talk) 22:10, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. I see someone has added it to the article already, but especially if the EBU denied it, we should not have this in the article if you ask me. Then we are just repeating rumours. I think we should reverse @ImStevan and @Pdhadam’s edits partially. Slomo666 (talk) 13:27, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I completely agree. We now have confirmation that this didn’t happen. I’ll remove it — IмSтevan ^talk 13:28, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

An instagram account and more social media channels stated that France joined Ireland in withdrawing from ESC 2026 if Israel takes part. This news is fake, just for your information. We don’t know if France has any plans on it tho. Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 20:57, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It’s hard to say that’s accurate since it makes no mention of France Televisions, if it was an Instagram post from someone like their HoD, we could probably mention it (even though it’s primary), but alas, this doesn’t look like it’s reliable enough to include for France. Jamo62 (talk) 22:05, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I’m sorry what does HoD mean? Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 12:50, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

HoD means Head Of Delegation, basically the leader of each country’s participation, in France’s case, that would be Alexandra Redde-Amiel. Just letting you know so when someone mentions that acronym on the talk page, you know what they mean 🙂 Jamo62 (talk) 16:18, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oh okay thank you I’m new in this type of things 🙂 Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 16:26, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, it’s fake yeah I’ve changed this Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 12:58, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is no reliable source claiming this — IмSтevan ^talk 22:11, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I mean the account is verified Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 12:52, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Nvm it’s fake just updated this part Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 12:57, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A minister from Scotland has called for the BBC to withdraw from ESC 2026 if Israel is included. I don’t know if you should add this to the article or not.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/news/angus-robertson-urges-uk-and-bbc-to-boycott-eurovision-over-israel-participation-5316262 Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 13:08, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

There is no need to add individuals’ stances to the article; broadcasters, their representatives and the EBU are the only parties whose inputs matter — IмSтevan ^talk 13:57, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oh okay sorry Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 16:31, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

While it is WP:TWITTER, I personally consider the ESC Discord socials reliable, although as I’m bringing this into the talk page rather than adding it in, you can tell I wanna hear other people’s opinions on it and if it could be included, I’m leaning towards no even if they’re reliable, but I wanna see what others think.

Alternatively, if someone finds an official RTP statement or a reliable secondary source mentioning the changes mentioned in this Twitter post, do say that as well. Jamo62 (talk) 16:50, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do they get “exclusive” information Nachoo.ooo09oo (talk) 17:47, 15 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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