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Why Iceland Chose Fish Over European Alliances

Iceland said “No” to joining the European Union this weekend, choosing to shield its marine resources from rampant overfishing.

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During last Saturday, Iceland rejected in referendum the option of negotiating an accession to the European Union. It was a process that was defined by a margin of 53% against, compared to 47% that had voted in favour. They voted a total of 250,000 people in the country of northern Europe, while the final difference was just over 12,000 votes.Read also... The European Union definitely approves its trade pact with the US, but with conditions Thur…

·Concepción, Chile
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The resumption of the negotiations for accession to the European Union was rejected in a referendum in Iceland, according to the public broadcaster RUV, after the clearance on Sunday (30). The non-winning of 53% to 47%, despite the fact that the current government campaigned for yes. Participation in the Saturday vote was more than 85%. The result [...] The post Iceland defeats government in the plebiscite on accession to the European Union: ‘No…

Marcelo Molina, a journalist and correspondent from Spain, analyzed in “Ronda de Correspondenciales” (RDC) Iceland’s refusal to join the European Union and the consequences that the result may have for the future of the bloc. Read more

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Inside Climate News broke the news on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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