https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-eu-gave-iceland-the-silent-treatment-it-didn-t-work-againContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-eu-gave-iceland-the-silent-treatment-it-didn-t-work-againhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-eu-gave-iceland-the-silent-treatment-it-didn-t-work-again#u55829Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:12:27 +0000Voters in Iceland have rejected restarting European Union membership talks, choosing local concerns and control over fisheries instead of pursuing closer European integration. Despite external pressures and threats from Donald Trump regarding Greenland that cast a shadow over the vote, local issues ultimately tipped the referendum against the EU bid. The decision means Iceland will steer clear of accession talks and seek alternative security partnerships, prompting the European Union to insist that its appeal remains strong despite the enlargement snag.Why it mattersThe referendum result marks