Why Iceland's "No" Comes to Be Expensive to the EU
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With the "No" of Iceland's accession to the EU, Brussels has a quiet hope: the inclusion of rich Nordic countries would have significantly strengthened the EU's financial strength. Now, the question of financing future enlargements – especially in the Western Balkans – remains unresolved.
Iceland's refusal to resume negotiations for accession to the European Union is a failure for Brussels, but not one that immediately threatens the European enlargement strategy. The real stake lies in the Western Balkans, where Montenegro and Albania have made significant progress and waits for the reforms called for by the EU to be followed by a clear prospect of accession, shows TVP World in an analysis.
The referendum by which the Icelandics refused the EU shows that the attractiveness of the Union has some limits even in an increasingly dangerous world. For years, Brussels has been promoting EU membership as a shield in the face of an unpredictable world: security, stability and strength through solidarity. While Russia's war in Ukraine continues, Donald ... The post "Not even an ice-cream country wants to be part of the EU."What does Iceland'…
The Icelanders have refused to resume EU accession negotiations. This is a major setback for Brussels' hopes.
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