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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Lisa O’Carroll

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026

The Swiss singer Nemo smiles and clasps hands on stage in colourful frilled outfit
The Swiss singer Nemo celebrates after winning the final of the 68th Eurovision in May 2024. Photograph: Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Getty

Nemo, the Swiss singer who won the 2024 Eurovision song contest, has said they are handing back their trophy in protest over Israel’s participation in next year’s event.

The 26-year-old, the first non-binary winner of the contest, said on Thursday there was “a clear conflict” between the Eurovision ideals of “unity, inclusion and dignity for all” and the decision to allow Israel to compete.

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