https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-does-iceland-s-no-vote-mean-for-the-eu-s-enlargement-policyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-does-iceland-s-no-vote-mean-for-the-eu-s-enlargement-policyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-does-iceland-s-no-vote-mean-for-the-eu-s-enlargement-policy#u55160Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:11:50 +0000Icelandic voters have rejected a proposal to restart negotiations to join the European Union in a referendum. The 'no' vote deals a blow to Brussels' security pitch to wealthy nations and has implications for the EU's enlargement policy. Iceland's close ties with the EU mean the vote is not a Brexit-style rejection. The country will now seek new security partnerships.Why it mattersIceland has been in a relationship with the EU since 1994, with about 25% of its trade going to the bloc. The country's decision to reject EU membership talks comes at a time when the EU