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Netherlands to participate in Eurovision Song Contest again in 2027
The Netherlands will return to the Eurovisiesongfestival in 2027, with an independent team of experts from the NPO selecting the candidate rather than a single broadcaster. The NOS will broadcast the semi-finals and final and provide commentary for the event. Previously, AvroTros organized Dutch participation until 2025 but withdrew this year and announced plans to skip 2026 due to concerns over human suffering in Gaza. The NPO, representing the Netherlands in the European Broadcasting Union, had previously arranged for the NOS to air the contest despite AvroTros' boycott. The new selection process marks a shift from previous years where individual broadcasters managed the national entry.
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