Sweden’s national broadcaster STV has confirmed it will take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest despite speculation it may pull out over Israel’s confirmed participation.

It comes after Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) general assembly in Geneva on Thursday, which reportedly saw a majority of members vote against a proposal to hold a vote to ban Israel from competing.

Members were asked to vote on changes which included new rules to deter countries organising campaigns for their acts, following concerns around the number of public votes Israel received in 2025, but STV claims no vote took place on the specific participation of Israeli broadcaster KAN.

An STV statement read: “All Nordi

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