Iceland EU referendum: fisheries, security, euro

Timeline

1. about 3 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Iceland to vote on restarting EU accession talks on Aug. 29

   Iceland will vote on 29 August to restart EU accession talks, a first step toward possible membership, amid debates over fishing interests and security ties to NATO.

2. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Icelandic Centre Party MPs dispute EU accession and US influence

   Icelandic Centre Party MPs Bjarni Ben and Ingibjörg Davíðsdóttir sparked controversy over EU accession talks, with Ben demanding answers from Þórgerður Katrín and Davíðsdóttir criticized for urging US input; a

3. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Iceland to vote on EU membership as French foreign minister says it has nothing to lose

   Iceland will vote on 29 August whether to restart EU accession talks; French foreign minister says it has nothing to lose, while Icelandic officials cite security benefits and EU support for Greenland.

4. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Iceland's EU Membership Talks Centered on Fisheries Policy Dispute

   Iceland’s possible EU accession is stalled over fisheries, with debate over whether exemptions to the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy can be negotiated.

5. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Iceland weighs the economic and social risks of adopting the euro and joining the EU

   Iceland debates euro adoption, fearing loss of monetary tools, higher unemployment and youth out‑migration, while weighing EU’s broader political, consumer and environmental benefits.

6. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Iceland debates economic future and opportunities for its younger generation

   Iceland’s senior leaders urge reforms to give youth better housing, business prospects and a voice in EEA rule‑making, leveraging natural resources and culture for a stronger future.

7. 17 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Iceland debates EU accession and fisheries policy amid internal market concerns

   Iceland's EU accession debate focuses on internal‑market gains versus regulatory burdens, especially in fisheries, with Dutch officials hinting at possible concessions.

8. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Heimssýn splits in Iceland as new anti‑EU alliance Áfram Ísland emerges

   Heimssýn has fractured in Iceland, leading to the creation of the new anti‑EU coalition Áfram Ísland, which will campaign ahead of the 29 August EU membership referendum.

9. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Iceland can scrap all import tariffs tomorrow, EU entry not required

   Iceland can immediately eliminate all import tariffs without EU membership, potentially lowering prices but effects remain uncertain.

10. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Icelandic politicians revisit EU membership and natural‑resource policy

    Icelandic politicians, including former ministers Benedikt Jóhannesson and Björn Bjarnason, debate EU membership direction, while scholar Stefán Má Stefánsson outlines EU natural‑resource law and its impact on

11. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Iceland readies for August 29 EU membership referendum

    Iceland prepares for a 29 August 2026 EU membership referendum, with staffing recruitment, political maneuvering, EU accession flexibility, possible tariff removal on food, and fisheries impact concerns.

12. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    Framsókn leader Lilja Alfreðsdóttir slams Icelandic government’s economic policy

    Framsókn chair Lilja Alfreðsdóttir calls Iceland’s government contemptuous over looming wage‑deal collapse, flags six economic policy errors and a near‑24 bn ISK deficit.

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Iceland implements elderly driver licence reform and hosts summer festivals amid cultural projects

    Iceland passes elderly driver licence reforms, debates a documentary on Hlemm's coffee‑shop move, reports Smáran projects, outlines Árborg summer festivals and kindergarten plans, and highlights the creative‑行业

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Iceland's EU Membership Debate Highlights Natural Resource Law and Food‑Price Claims

    Analyses of EU law’s reach over natural resources and a fact‑check of claims that EU membership would slash Icelandic food prices reveal limited impact and highlight misinformation in the accession debate.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Iceland Foreign Minister Scandal Fuels Debate Over EU Membership

    Iceland’s foreign minister faces abuse‑of‑office allegations linked to a firm’s bankruptcy, sparking concerns as the country debates restarting EU accession talks.

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Iceland's EU Membership Referendum Sparks Heated Political Debate

    Iceland's upcoming EU membership referendum on 29 August has ignited a political clash, with leaders warning it could empower Thorgerða Katrín Gunnarsdóttir while opposition groups urge a “no” vote.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Iceland to Hold EU Membership Referendum on Aug 29

    Iceland will vote on Aug 29 to decide if it should resume EU accession talks, with supporters citing economic gains and opponents warning loss of fisheries control and sovereignty.

18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Iceland's Economic Report Warns of Inflation Risks Ahead of EU Membership Vote

    A new report for Icelandic employers argues that the krona fails to preserve value, inflation‑linked contracts drive price‑wage spirals, and joining the EU and adopting the euro could lower interest rates and ‑

19. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Iceland Finance Minister Defends Euro Adoption Amid Criticism

    Iceland’s finance minister argues labour mobility, not euro adoption, will cushion economic shocks, drawing criticism from economists.

20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Icelandic parliament debates EU resource sovereignty and tighter name‑change rules

    Icelandic MPs discuss EU resource sovereignty and a new bill to block name changes for serious offenders, referencing a high‑profile criminal case.

21. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Iceland’s Foreign Minister Says Country Must Avoid Dependence on a Single Great Power

    Iceland’s foreign minister warns against reliance on a single great power, urging broader defence ties and clarifying that the upcoming EU referendum is for information gathering.

22. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Iceland to Hold First Ever Referendum on EU Accession Talks

    Iceland will hold its first referendum on continuing EU accession talks, a move urged by former ambassador Albert Jónsson to ensure an informed public debate.

23. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 23 sources

    Iceland debates EU membership as political and economic concerns rise

    Iceland’s EU accession debate intensifies amid political commentary and wage‑rise warnings; police compete abroad, football and basketball clubs record big wins, national film awards are announced, and a study‑

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Iceland Schedules August 29 Referendum on EU Membership

    Iceland will hold an August 29 referendum on restarting EU accession talks; approval could lead to membership by decade’s end, while rejection would halt the process.