https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iceland-goes-to-the-polls-in-high-stakes-eu-referendumContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iceland-goes-to-the-polls-in-high-stakes-eu-referendumhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iceland-goes-to-the-polls-in-high-stakes-eu-referendum#u53053Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:02:29 +0000Icelandic voters narrowly rejected a proposal to restart negotiations for European Union membership in a recent referendum. RUV reports the No camp held 52.5 percent against 47.5 percent for the Yes camp with few ballots remaining. Another report indicates the No vote reached 52.8 percent. This outcome ensures Iceland's relationship with Brussels remains unchanged, as the nation continues its current participation in the passport-free Schengen zone and the European Economic Area.Why it mattersThe vote followed a campaign that Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir said sparked debate over I https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iceland-goes-to-the-polls-in-high-stakes-eu-referendumhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iceland-goes-to-the-polls-in-high-stakes-eu-referendum#u51977Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:55:09 +0000Icelanders are voting on whether to resume long-stalled negotiations to join the European Union. The race is too close to call, with polls showing a slim lead for Yes eroding in the final stretch. Results are expected early on Sunday. The referendum comes against the backdrop of U.S. uncertainty.Why it mattersIceland has been considering EU membership for years, with previous talks stalled since 2015. The country's relationship with the EU has been a contentious issue, with some arguing it would boost the economy and others fearing loss of sovereignty. This referendum could determine the