Landmark referendum: Iceland remains outside - EU negotiations rejected
For years, Icelanders have been debating emotionally for and against EU membership. Now the population has decided - there will be no new attempt for the time being.
Iceland's residents have voted against resuming European Union membership talks in a referendum, with 52.8% opposing the move. Around 118,000 people voted against the talks, while around 105,000 voted in favor. The outcome is a setback for Prime Minister Katrín Frostadóttir, who had campaigned for a "yes" vote. Iceland will maintain its close ties with the EU through the European Economic Area, but is unlikely to become a full member.
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