The Maltese Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, has confirmed that Malta will not boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 if Israel takes part. According to Times of Malta, Bonnici views Eurovision as a place of dialogue. Image source: (Sarah Louise Bennett) EBU | Source: Times of MaltaMalta in the Eurovision Song Contest Malta debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971 and was represented by Joe Grech and the song “Marija L-Maltija”, which finished last. The only other artist to finish 2nd for Malta is Ira Losco, who was 12 points away from victory in 2002. They are the longest and most successful participating country to have never won the Eurovision Song Contest.