https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/voting-closes-in-iceland-s-knife-edge-eu-referendumContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/voting-closes-in-iceland-s-knife-edge-eu-referendumhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/voting-closes-in-iceland-s-knife-edge-eu-referendum#u53248Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:50:20 +0000Icelanders have voted against resuming European Union membership talks, with 52.8% opposing the plan. The referendum was closely contested, but ultimately, the 'no' side won. The result deals a significant blow to EU enlargement plans. The vote was influenced by concerns over fishing sovereignty and Trump's threat to annex Greenland.Why it mattersThe referendum was a crucial test of Iceland's relationship with the EU. The country had previously been a member of the European Economic Area, but had rejected EU membership in 2015. The current vote was on whether to restart acc