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Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks

Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume accession talks.

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Iceland rejects government proposal to resume EU membership talks

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Iceland has voted against a government proposal to resume talks to join the European Union, according to a public broadcaster.

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Sky Published 30 August 2026

Iceland rejects government proposal to resume EU membership talks

Iceland has voted against a government proposal to resume talks to join the European Union, according to a public broadcaster.

BBC Published 30 August 2026

Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks

Sky Published 29 August 2026

Iceland counts votes in tight referendum on EU membership talks

Counting is under way in Iceland's referendum ‌on whether to resume talks to join the European Union, years after discussions stalled.

NYT Published 29 August 2026

Icelanders Are Voting on E.U. Membership Talks. Here’s What to Know.

The Nordic nation is holding a referendum on Saturday on whether to start membership talks with the European Union. Voters are divided.

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