Iceland’s national broadcaster RUV has confirmed it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

Iceland’s national broadcaster RUV has confirmed it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

It is the fifth country to confirm that it will not participate in the singing competition as a result of Israel’s participation, joining Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia.

Stefan Eiriksson, director-general of broadcasting at RUV said: “There is no peace or joy connected to this contest as things stand now.

“On that basis, first and foremost, we are stepping back while the situation is as it is.”

Wednesday is the final day for members to confirm their participation for the 2026 contest with the full list of participating broadcasters to be published early n

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