Iceland is voting on European Union accession in a referendum that reopens a debate suspended 11 years ago. The Nordic country had suspended accession negotiations in 2015, and this popular consultation brings the issue back to the national political sphere.
Fifty years after the "Cod Wars" with the United Kingdom, the fishing sector continues to be vital to Iceland's economy and remains one of the most sensitive issues in negotiations with the EU.
Currency is another central theme in the discussion. Iceland maintains its own Icelandic króna, and the possible adoption of the euro adds an additional layer of complexity to the accession process, dividing public opinion on the economic benefits of a single European currency.
The international context also weighs on this decision. References to Trump suggest concerns about transatlantic relations and the position of the United States in the world economic order, which could influence the Icelanders' decision on their future European integration.
