Iceland held a referendum whose result rejected the opening of accession negotiations with the European Union. The result generated divided reactions among the Icelandic population, with feelings of relief and sadness coexisting among different segments of society.
The British right-wing Prime Minister and right-wing figures from France welcomed the referendum result, considering it a victory for eurosceptic movements in Europe.
The referendum in Iceland reflects a growing scepticism regarding European integration in certain parts of the continent, with right-wing parties in various European countries celebrating the result as a signal that electorates are rejecting rapprochement with the EU.
