Iceland votes today in referendum on possible accession to the European Union
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Iceland votes today in referendum on possible accession to the European Union

SAPO29 August 2026 at 09:06

Icelanders are called to the polls this Saturday to decide whether this small island in the North Atlantic should reopen accession negotiations with the European Union. This referendum comes at a time of great geopolitical uncertainty, with US President Donald Trump making expansionist threats that have accelerated the need for a decision on the country's European future. The vote allows Icelandic citizens to express their position on an issue that has divided local society for years. The result of this referendum could mark a significant turning point in Iceland's foreign policy and international relations.

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