Voters in Iceland reject proposal to restart process to join European Union

The measure to restart negotiations to join the EU was shot down with 52.8% of voters opposing the effort, while 47.2% were in support, according to the Associated Press.

Published: August 30, 2026 7:52am

Updated: August 30, 2026 7:55am

Voters in Iceland on Saturday rejected a proposal to restart talks to join the European Union.

The measure was shot down with 52.8% of voters opposing the effort, while 47.2% were in support, according to the Associated Press.

The AP noted that the capital of Reykjavik was the only area that saw the majority of voters support joining the EU. 

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