Date: 30 August 2026 Tags: Europe, Politics, European Union, Iceland Summary: Iceland voted against restarting European Union accession talks. 52.8% voted No, while 47.2% voted Yes. Around 225,000 votes were counted, with a margin of about 12,600 votes. Voter turnout reached 82.5%, the highest since 2009. Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir had brought the referendum forward from 2027. Iceland remains part of the EU single market and Schengen area. Full EU membership would h

Date: 29 August 2026 Tags: Iceland, European Union, Politics, Economy Summary: Icelanders are voting on whether the country should restart negotiations to join the European Union. Polling indicates a close contest, with the latest survey putting the No campaign ahead on 51.6%. Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir brought the planned referendum forward amid changing international circumstances. Iceland already participates in the EU single market and Schengen through its membe