The European Commission announced that it "respects" the decision made by the Icelanders, demonstrating a position of recognition of the popular will expressed through a referendum or democratic process in the Nordic country.
Brussels expressed the intention to reinforce the "close" partnership with Iceland, indicating the continuity and deepening of relations between the two parties.
The President of the European Commission emphasized that there is a "reliable" relationship between the European Union and Iceland, characterizing the bilateral bond as solid and based on mutual trust.
