Slovenia’s national broadcaster will replace Eurovision coverage with a special programme focused on Palestinian stories, following its withdrawal from the contest.
No Eurovision broadcast in Slovenia
RTVSLO has taken the decision to completely drop Eurovision coverage this year, meaning no participation and no broadcast of the contest. Instead, the broadcaster will air a series of documentaries and films focusing on Palestinian perspectives, under the title “Voices of Palestine.” The programme is expected to run during the same period as Eurovision week in May.
Slovenia is not alone in taking this stance, with several broadcasters across Europe also distancing themselves from the 2026 contest.
Slovenia’s Eurovision Journey
In 1993, Slovenia made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest with 1X Band and the song “Tih deževen dan”, which placed 22nd. Since their debut, they have participated 28 times – of which, 16 were where they qualified for the Grand Final.
Slovenia’s recent Eurovision participation saw them being represented by Klemen, who sang “How Much Time Do We Have Left”. Performing at the first semi-final, Klemen failed to qualify, placing thirteenth with 23 points from the televote.
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Source: RTV SLO
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