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World · Europe · published 2026-08-30 · via France 24

Iceland voters say no to reopening EU membership negotiations

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In a referendum on August 30, Icelanders voted against resuming European Union accession talks, with 52.8% opposing the measure. The result is a setback for the government's push to join the bloc and a victory for those concerned about protecting the country's fishing industry. Only the capital Reykjavik supported the proposal.

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The referendum result marks the second time Icelanders have turned away from EU membership, following the 2013 suspension of talks by a Eurosceptic

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