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Iceland Votes Against Reopening Talks on European Union Membership

In a closely watched referendum, a narrow majority of Icelandic voters rejected restarting EU membership negotiations, highlighting national concerns over fishing rights, sovereignty, and the future of Iceland's ties with Europe.

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Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart EU negotiations

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Icelandic voters reject restarting talks to join the EU

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Over 52% of Icelanders vote against EU talks

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Iceland's PM says debate closed during her mandate

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Iceland's 'no' vote raises questions for the EU

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    La Repubblica
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  3. ’Dit is waarom arme landen graag bij EU willen horen’
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  4. Iceland opposes E.U. membership talks as local concerns outweigh fears of Trump
    Washington Post World
  5. Lina Lund: Vad ska rika länder med EU till?
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  3. Iceland votes to reject the EU as fisheries worry prevails
    Japan Times
  4. EK: Island ostaje bliski partner, poštujemo izbor naroda
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  5. L'Islanda dice 'no' alla Ue, il 52,8% boccia il referendum
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  3. Iceland's EU referendum: polling stations close as Europe awaits results
    Euronews
  4. Islanda, in massa alle urne per il referendum sulla Ue
    La Repubblica
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