Johannes Jansson
52.8% of voters opposed, whereas 47.2% supported.
The capital of the country, Reykjavik, was the sole region where most residents supported restarting negotiations.
Voter participation was significant: 82% of the 270,000 eligible voters cast their ballots.
The vote occurred amid US President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to take control of nearby Greenland. Even though Iceland is a NATO member, proponents of EU membership argue that joining the Union might offer the island nation security if Trump chooses to make comparable remarks.
The outcome of the referendum will decide if the Icelandic government gets authorization to restart talks. Should the nation's citizens vote "yes" and the talks with Brussels succeed, Icelanders would need to conduct another referendum to decide on a specific strategy for joining the European Union.
Iceland sought membership in 2009 during the onset of the financial crisis, but discussions were stopped in 2015. At that point, the nation’s economic conditions had stabilized, and the governing party had implemented a strategy of reduced collaboration with the EU.
source: apnews.com
The capital of the country, Reykjavik, was the sole region where most residents supported restarting negotiations.
Voter participation was significant: 82% of the 270,000 eligible voters cast their ballots.
The vote occurred amid US President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to take control of nearby Greenland. Even though Iceland is a NATO member, proponents of EU membership argue that joining the Union might offer the island nation security if Trump chooses to make comparable remarks.
The outcome of the referendum will decide if the Icelandic government gets authorization to restart talks. Should the nation's citizens vote "yes" and the talks with Brussels succeed, Icelanders would need to conduct another referendum to decide on a specific strategy for joining the European Union.
Iceland sought membership in 2009 during the onset of the financial crisis, but discussions were stopped in 2015. At that point, the nation’s economic conditions had stabilized, and the governing party had implemented a strategy of reduced collaboration with the EU.
source: apnews.com
