Austria will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates, broadcaster RTE has announced, as a number of other countries have threatened the same View 3 Images Austria agreed to host the event in Vienna in 2026 when JJ of Austria won the contest this year (Image: AP)

Eurovision 2026 is hanging by a thread as Austria threatens to step down if there is a boycott against Israel’s participation. ‌

Austria’s capital Vienna has been selected by Host Broadcaster ORF and the EBU to host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in 2026, between May 12 and May 16. ‌

In a shocking move, the leaders of the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker and State Secretary Alexander Pröll announced that if there is a boycott against I

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