https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/icelanders-vote-on-whether-they-want-to-join-the-euContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/icelanders-vote-on-whether-they-want-to-join-the-euhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/icelanders-vote-on-whether-they-want-to-join-the-eu#u54798Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:10 +0000Icelanders have voted against restarting talks on joining the European Union, with 52.8% of voters opposing the move. The referendum, which saw a high voter turnout of 82.5%, deals a blow to the government's push to join the EU and hands a win to those who argued the country's sovereignty would be compromised. The debate over Iceland joining the EU focused heavily on fishing, the krona, and control over its affairs.Why it mattersThe result puts to rest for now the divisive issue of Iceland's potential EU membership, which has been a topic of discussion for some time. The country https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/icelanders-vote-on-whether-they-want-to-join-the-euhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/icelanders-vote-on-whether-they-want-to-join-the-eu#u53083Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:46:19 +0000Icelanders have voted against restarting talks on joining the European Union in a close referendum. The 'No' vote won with 52.8% of the vote, according to RÚV, Iceland's broadcaster. The result deals a blow to the government's push to join the EU and hands a win to those who argued the country's sovereignty would be compromised. The debate over Iceland joining the EU focused heavily on fishing, the krona, and control over its affairs.Why it mattersThe referendum was a significant event in Iceland, with many considering the country's relationship with the EU and it