Iceland Rejects Resuming EU Membership Talks

Iceland has voted against a government proposal to resume European Union membership talks, according to the public broadcaster. The referendum, held on Saturday, asked voters whether to restart negotiations that had stalled years earlier.

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Iceland rejects government proposal to resume EU membership talks

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

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Iceland rejects government proposal to resume EU membership talks

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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.

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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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