Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.
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"The Eurovision Song Contest has therefore become a platform for division. As a public broadcaster, we remain committed to our values."
— Taco Zimmerman , Executive
"We will now continue our dialogue with NPO, the umbrella organisation for Dutch public service media, regarding the opportunities for another broadcaster to participate."
— Martin Green , Executive
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It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.
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