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Iceland EU Membership Referendum

Iceland held a 29 August 2026 referendum on whether to resume negotiations to join the European Union.

Where it stands

The national broadcaster projects a 52.5% No victory, with all but one constituency fully reporting.

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Today
TodayNational broadcaster projected voters rejected reopening EU accession talks
Yesterday
Yday Partial results left referendum too close to call
Yday Referendum polls closed without a clear winner
YdayReferendum voting began on reopening EU accession talks
2 days ago
Aug 28A poll showed narrow majority opposed reopening accession talks
Wed, Aug 19
Aug 19Icelanders voted on resuming European Union membership talks
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