# Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictions

> Political boycotts over Israel's inclusion amid the war in Gaza led to a significant low point in participation and viewership, dropping from 166 million viewers in 2025 down to 131 million viewers a year later.

- Published: 2026-09-30T09:30:02.245Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T14:30:02.256Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Science and technology
- Involves: Bangaranga, Bangkok, Black Sea coast, Burgas, Canada, Darina Nikolaeva Yotova, Darina Nikolaeva Yotova (Dara), Eurovision Song Contest, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, Jennifer Dettman, Mark Carney's government, Martin Green

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- 2026-09-30T09:30:02.245Z - DW Top Stories: [Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictions](https://www.dw.com/en/eurovision-seeks-to-expand-brand-despite-frictions/a-79401752?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf)
- 2026-09-30T14:30:02.256Z - DW Top Stories: [Eurovision seeks to expand brand despite frictions](https://www.dw.com/en/eurovision-remains-marred-by-geopolitics-ireland-will-boycott-again-because-of-israels-participation-still-the-song-contest-is-expanding/a-79401752?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf)

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