Iceland Votes Down EU Accession Restart in Referendum

politico.eu • 01 Sep 16:09

Iceland voted against reopening negotiations to join the European Union, a result seen as a setback for Brussels' enlargement agenda.

Euronews.com • 01 Sep 13:12

Iceland's referendum resulted in 52.8% voting against restarting EU membership negotiations, while EU leaders offered only brief statements, echoing their low-key approach during the Brexit vote.

politico.eu • 30 Aug 16:08

Iceland's parliament will consider the future of the country's EU accession application after a referendum rejected restarting negotiations, with the prime minister saying no further talks will be pursued under the current government.

Al Jazeera • 30 Aug 13:43

A referendum in Iceland saw 52.5% of voters oppose reopening negotiations to join the European Union, a setback for the coalition government’s EU agenda.

Al Jazeera • 30 Aug 10:50

In a referendum, 52.8% of Icelandic voters rejected the government's proposal to resume negotiations for EU membership, while 47.2% supported it.

AP News • 30 Aug 10:19

A majority of Icelandic voters opposed restarting EU membership talks, with 52.8% voting against the proposal, according to the national broadcaster.

CBS News • 30 Aug 08:50

In a referendum, 52.8% of voters said no to resuming talks on EU accession, keeping Iceland's existing ties through the EEA and Schengen agreements.

Fox News • 30 Aug 05:44

In a narrow referendum, 52.8% of Icelandic voters chose not to reopen negotiations for EU membership, a result Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir said she hopes will not deepen divisions.

NPR • 30 Aug 01:47

Iceland held a referendum on whether to reopen negotiations with the European Union, with early results showing a narrow lead for the pro-EU side.

AP News • 29 Aug 19:09

Icelandic voters decided on Saturday whether to reopen EU membership talks, a vote influenced by concerns over U.S. statements on Greenland and the potential impact on the country's fishing industry.

Euronews.com • 29 Aug 12:32

Iceland voted on whether to reopen accession negotiations with the European Union, with polls showing a narrow lead for the "Yes" side and results expected early Sunday.

DW.com • 29 Aug 06:38

Iceland will hold a nationwide referendum on Saturday to decide whether to reopen negotiations for EU membership, amid heightened geopolitical concerns and domestic debates over fisheries and sovereignty.

BBC • 29 Aug 00:56

Icelanders voted on whether to restart negotiations to join the EU, with polls indicating a narrow lead for the No side. The outcome will determine if a further accession process and possible second referendum will be pursued.

politico.eu • 28 Aug 12:56

Centre Party head Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson argues that the upcoming EU membership referendum lacks a binding mandate, and downplays U.S. rhetoric about Greenland.

CNBC • 28 Aug 05:00

Icelanders will decide in a referendum whether to restart EU membership talks, a decision framed by domestic issues and heightened geopolitical tension over U.S. ambitions in the Arctic.

BBC • 26 Aug 23:08

Icelanders will vote Saturday on whether to restart negotiations to join the European Union, with the outcome hinging on issues such as fishing rights, economic stability and geopolitical security.

AP News • 24 Aug 04:11

Icelanders will vote Saturday on whether to resume negotiations for EU membership, a decision that pits sovereignty concerns against potential economic and security benefits.