Icelanders go to polls in EU membership talks referendum

Voters in Iceland will take part in a referendum on whether or not to revive membership talks with the European Union, more than a decade after they were frozen.

The Nordic nation shelved earlier plans to join the EU over fishing rights, but geopolitics, including Trump's threat to seize Greenland, has prompted a rethink.

Amid economic and security challenges, Iceland is holding a referendum more than a decade after pausing accession talks.

Trump’s push to acquire Greenland and growing uncertainty over U.S. security commitments have added a geopolitical dimension to Iceland’s EU debate.

On Saturday, Iceland will vote on EU membership talks, amid economic and geopolitical tensions.

Narrow majority of Icelanders back EU membership talks, poll shows ahead of referendum  Reuters

A narrow majority of Icelanders will support resuming talks with the European Union this Saturday, according to the latest poll.

COPENHAGEN, Aug 26 - A narrow majority of Icelanders support restarting negotiations on joining the European Union in a nationwide referendum set for Saturday, according to a new opinion poll, down slightly from the previous survey.