# Icelandic EEA Protocol 35 political debate

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/icelandic-eea-protocol-35-political-debate
> Updated: 2026-09-03T15:29:21.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Following a national referendum in which the majority of voters rejected continued negotiations for EU membership, political debate has emerged regarding the status of Protocol 35 of the EEA Agreement.

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, chairman of the Centre Party, has urged the Icelandic government to challenge potential contract violations identified by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA). Gunnlaugsson contends that the specific wording of the protocol represents a “unique Icelandic solution” rather than an implementation error, and he has called for the government to defend this position in court.

## Claims

- Navigare Shipping has added the ship 'Hav Leiti' to its fleet. (single source)
- Navigare Shipping employs more than 200 people. (single source)
- Navigare Shipping operates 18 ships. (single source)
- The ship Dunga Jákup by Pf. Varðin underwent sea trials in Skálafjørður. (single source)
- Samskip will establish regular sailings between Scotland and Runavík. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Iceland debates EEA Protocol 35 following referendum

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson urges Iceland to defend its unique EEA Protocol 35 against potential EFTA challenges following a national referendum on EU membership.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/navigare-shipping-expands-fleet-with-new-vessel-hav-leiti

### 2026-08-31: Cultural events in Iceland: Korda Samfónía album and Hafnarfjörður festival

Icelandic cultural updates include the release of Korda Samfónía’s new album ‘Ný vídd’ and the upcoming ‘Heimar og himingeimar’ cosplay and gaming festival in Hafnarfjörður.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-events-in-iceland-korda-samfna-album-and-hafnarfjrur-festival

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