Icelanders opt to remain outside the EU
Voters in Iceland today, Sunday, voted 52.8% against joining the European Union, opposing the accession negotiations that the government had begun to resume. The referendum results showed that the people prefer to maintain their current relationship with the Union through the European Economic Area agreement with Norway and Liechtenstein, rather than full membership. This vote is a pivotal moment for the country's future and has greatly diminished the possibility of accession, especially as the vote came after increased opposition. The turnout was 82.5%.
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