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URGENT: Icelanders reject reopening of EU accession negotiations – Final results
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URGENT: Icelanders reject reopening of EU accession negotiations – Final results

SAPO Notícias30 August 2026 at 10:53

Icelanders rejected the reopening of European Union accession negotiations, according to the final results of the referendum held on Saturday. The Icelandic government had submitted the question to a popular vote of the citizens.

The final results of the referendum were published today, confirming the Icelanders' decision against the reopening of EU accession negotiations. The referendum took place on Saturday, and after the official vote count, the result was determined.

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