Swiss Eurovision Winner Nemo to Send Trophy
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A former Eurovision winner has decided to hand his trophy back after Israel was given the green light to participate in next year’s singing competition.
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Who’s Boycotting Eurovision?
Eurovision is getting a lot smaller. As of December 11, five countries have bowed out from competing in next year’s contest after the EBU allowed Israel to continue to participate. Now, the 2024 winner, Nemo, is returning their trophy in solidarity with the boycotts. Below, everyone who’s boycotting Eurovision in 2026.
EADaily, December 12th, 2025. Winner of the international song contest "Eurovision-2024" Swiss singer Nemo (Nemo Mettler) refused the award because of the admission to participate in the event of Israel.
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Nemo's decision proves Eurovision is doomed
Yesterday, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), organisers of Eurovision, decided that, despite opposition, Israel is in for the 2026 song contest in Vienna. Within minutes Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia said that, as a result, they were ...