Bavarian leader Markus Söder questioned on Friday whether Germany should participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
But unlike several other European countries, he's not critical of Israeli participation - but Europe's reaction to it.
"When I see how people in Europe are discussing boycotting the ESC, the European Song Contest, because Israel is participating, I say to my friends, if they don't want to do it, then we won't do it either.
"We never win anyway, we just have to pay for everything," he said during his keynote speech at the conservative Christian Social Union party conference in Munich.
Söder was responding to the announcement by several countries - including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain and Iceland - that they did not want to participate in next year's Eurovision in Austria because Israel was allowed to participate.
"We stand by Israel," said Söder.
LATEST POSTS
- 1
IDF carried out mission to locate former hostage Avera Mengistu a day before Oct. 7 - 2Andrew McCarthy's awe-inspiring image of a skydiver in front of the sun
- 3The Craft of Computerized Detox: Individual Trials
- 4The most effective method to Boost Benefits in Gold Speculation: Master Techniques and Tips
- 5Israeli strike on Gaza City vehicle kills at least four, report says
- Florida has quietly become America's execution capital
- Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation
- Support Your Wellness: 20-Minute Home Exercises That Work
- NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Texas may get a moonship, not space shuttle Discovery
- Everyone knows F1 is for the girls. I wandered into the Las Vegas desert to find out why.
- The most effective method to Go with Informed Choices on Vehicle Leases
- Merz visit highlights new strategic, and strained, Germany-Israel bond
- Figure out How to Advance Space in Your Pre-assembled Home for Upgraded Usefulness
- German politician urges more face-to-face interaction in digital age
