Pedro Sanchez: 'We are on the right side of history' for Eurovision boycott

"We are on the right side of history," said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in a video message posted on X, discussing the country's decision not to participate in this year's Eurovision song contest. "In the face of illegal war and also a genocide, silence is not an option" he added, citing Israel's war on Gaza and Lebanon as direct reasons for the boycott. As one of the competition's top financial contributors, the move sent a strong message about Israel's continued participation in the contest despite the continuation of its genocidal war on Gaza. The Eurovision final is due to be held in Vienna on Saturday, with Israel set to compete. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye