Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.
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"It is important that, as a public broadcaster, we remain part of this unifying European event at this moment in particular."
— Jurre Bosman , Executive
"We are delighted to welcome the Netherlands back to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027."
— Martin Green , Executive
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The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.
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