Iceland Votes against Resuming EU Accession Talks (Aug 2026)
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Iceland voted against restarting talks to join the EU.
Who they are
Iceland[1].
What they do
In a referendum, voters rejected resuming EU accession negotiations.
How it works
On 29 August 2026, 52.8% voted no; turnout was 82.6% (225,031 of 272,591 registered voters).
Why it matters
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2026-08-29: In a referendum on 29 August 2026, Iceland voted against resuming EU accession negotiations; 52.8% voted no. Turnout was 82.6% (225,031 of 272,591 registered voters). [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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