Iceland votes to reject the EU as fisheries worry prevails
Iceland, which won independence from Denmark in 1944, is among the world's richest countries per capita.
In a close referendum, Iceland's voters narrowly rejected reopening membership talks with the European Union, with concerns over preserving control of the nation's natural resources outweighing arguments for closer integration with Europe. The "no" campaign secured 52.8% support compared to 47.2% for the "yes" side, narrowly winning an outcome slightly better than anticipated by pre-vote polls, according to the final results released by the Icelandic electoral commission on Sunday.
The result represented a symbolic setback for the EU as it strives to restart efforts to expand membership after a 13-year lull.
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- Sovereignty, farming and fishing: Iceland votes on its future with the EU theguardian.com
- Iceland Votes to Reject the EU as Fisheries Worry Prevails supplychainbrain.com
- Iceland votes against talks to join EU semafor.com
