Alex and Conor are back to unpack the fallout from the EBU Winter General Assembly, where newly debated and enacted voting rules have reshaped the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The decisions made at the meeting have paved the way for Israel’s participation, and prompted five countries to withdraw from the contest - including Ireland.

In this episode, we'll be breaking down exactly what happened behind closed doors, what the new rules mean for Eurovision’s future, and how these changes could impact the contest moving forward. Plus, Irish Eurovision content creator ESC Tom joins us to share his perspective on the developments.

Plus, we'll discuss what lies ahead for the Éirevision Podcast following Ireland’s withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

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