Iceland’s EU Vote: A Nation Divided over Europe

Iceland’s EU vote: A nation divided over Europe

Security concerns, control over fishing rights and rising living costs are shaping Iceland's debate over whether to restart talks on joining the European Union.

Will Iceland Rejoin the EU Path?

US President Donald Trump’s volatile and unpredictable security policies, particularly his desire to control Greenland, have put Iceland in a vulnerable position. This uncomfortable reality will likely be front of mind as voters decide whether to reopen membership negotiations with the European Union.

Iceland, the EU and Israel

Icelanders will vote on Aug. 29 about whether to resume accession negotiations with the European Union. If the talks are renewed and concluded, membership itself would be put to voters in a second referendum.For the first time in more than a decade, Iceland’s suspended accession process has returned to the center of national politics. Much of the debate has focused on fisheries, monetary policy and economic sovereignty. Yet another question dese…

Donald Trump’s Arctic threats are pushing Iceland towards Europe

The island is voting on whether to restart EU membership talks