Iceland's EU accession debate sparks controversy over university hall use

A lecture on Iceland's possible accession to the European Union, presented by Swiss lawyer Carl Baudenbacher, was advertised with former president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson listed as chair. The event was scheduled to take place in the University of Iceland's main hall.

Critics allege that the hall was allocated to the nationalist group Áfram Ísland for a one‑sided propaganda meeting, claiming political misuse of university facilities. University officials responded that the hall is rented only for university‑related events and that the application for the lecture did not mention Áfram Ísland. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions in Iceland over EU membership and concerns about political influence in academic venues.