Iceland holds referendum on resuming EU accession talks
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Kristrún Frostadóttir, Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir
Iceland
August 29, 2026
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Icelanders are voting in a referendum to decide whether to resume EU accession negotiations. The result is expected to be extremely close, with recent polls showing the 'No' campaign slightly ahead. Key issues include sovereignty, the fishing industry, and economic stability.
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