Icelanders Vote on Resumption of EU Accession Negotiations
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Should they reopen the door to the EU or leave it closed? Icelanders vote on Saturday in a referendum on the resumption of accession negotiations to the European Union, an electoral thriller closely followed in Brussels, writes France Presse. Following the financial crisis that hit the country's economy, the island with nearly 400,000 inhabitants has submitted its candidacy to the EU...
In the wake of the financial crisis that had devastated its economy, the island of nearly 400,000 inhabitants had submitted its candidacy to the EU in 2009, but the discussions had been frozen in 2013 with the arrival of a Eurosceptic government. Thirteen years later, the outcome of the consultation is expected to be indecisive, the latest polls showing that the "yes" and "no" camps are at their elbows. "It's very tight, but I'm still optimistic…
Icelanders are voting today on whether to reopen accession negotiations with the European Union. Brussels is closely watching the referendum, as it could affect the next phase of enlargement.
Today, 29 August, the Icelanders vote in a referendum on the reopening of the country's accession negotiations to the Union. The article Iceland votes on accession to the European Union appeared first on the Great Continent.
Talks were abruptly suspended in 2013, but security threats in the North Atlantic and the rising cost of living have resurfaced the debate over EU membership.
Important scrutiny on Saturday in Iceland. Citizens are expected to vote in favour of or against the resumption of negotiations for accession to the European Union.
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