After the referendum that dictated the "no" to the resumption of negotiations to join the European Union, European officials stressed this Sunday that they respect Iceland's decision and that the country "continues to be one of the closest partners" and most trusted by the 27 member states.
The Icelandic referendum rejected the resumption of the country's accession negotiations to the European Union, a result that was communicated to European authorities. Iceland had already suspended accession negotiations in 2013, during the financial crisis that affected the country.
The European Union expressed respect for the will expressed by the Icelandic population through this vote. Despite the negative result, European officials highlighted that Iceland maintains a special status in relations with the European bloc.
The European executive reiterated that Iceland continues to be considered a close and trusted partner of the 27 member states, regardless of the decision made in the referendum on the process of accession to the European Union.
