No wins in Iceland in the referendum on reopening EU accession negotiations.
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The vote did not directly concern Iceland’s entry into the EU, but the possibility of reopening accession negotiations, which were interrupted in 2013. In the event of a Yes victory, the government led by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir could resume the negotiation process with Brussels. Any eventual accession would still require a subsequent referendum.
The count also confirms a clear territorial division. In Reykjavík, Yes prevails with margins over 50%, while in rural areas and particularly in the South, No records higher percentages. RÚV, in its live coverage of the count, describes the vote as extremely balanced.
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At the center of the referendum campaign are mainly the country’s economic and geopolitical prospects. Supporters of reopening negotiations point to the EU as a possible factor of greater economic stability, at a time marked by inflation and high interest rates, as well as a strengthening of security in an increasingly strategic Arctic area. Opponents instead defend national sovereignty and especially control of waters and fishery resources, considered a vital interest for Iceland.
The consultation is also followed with particular attention by the international press for the possible consequences of the result on European balances and Iceland’s geopolitical positioning. The final result is expected in the coming hours.
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