Iceland Votes Down EU Accession Restart in Referendum

politico.eu • 01 sept. 16h09

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

Euronews.com • 01 sept. 13h12

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 août 16h08

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 août 13h43

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 août 10h50

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 août 10h19

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 août 08h50

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 août 05h44

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 août 01h47

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 août 19h09

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 août 12h32

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 août 06h38

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 août 00h56

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 août 12h56

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 août 05h00

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 août 23h08

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 août 04h11

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