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Iceland to Start Discussions About Joining the European Union
Iceland's referendum on EU membership by 2027 follows talks focusing on security and geopolitical concerns, EU officials say the decision affects all Europeans.
- Iceland's governing coalition plans a referendum on EU membership by 2027 and expects to start talks this summer.
- Brussels officials argue that the conversation on enlargement is shifting, with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos saying the focus is on security and belonging, last month.
- High-Level meetings include European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meeting Iceland's Prime Minister in Brussels last month, where they discussed partnership stability in a volatile world.
- The Icelandic parliament will announce the referendum date in the coming weeks, and multiple EU politicians have been visiting Reykjavik, sources say.
- Brussels is considering a plan for Ukraine's partial membership, with EU officials saying the issue `concerns all Europeans` and reflects broader geopolitical stakes.
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