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Referendum outcome: Iceland not to resume accession negotiations with the European Union

01 September 2026

In a referendum, held on 29 August 2026, the people of Iceland voted against resuming accession negotiations with the European Union.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Absentee Voting abroad: Referendum on the resumption of EU accession negotiations 29 August 2026

30 July 2026

We remind those voters that would like to cast a vote, but will be abroad on the day of the referendum, to vote in Iceland before leaving the country, if possible, or to contact embassies or honorary…

Referendum outcome: Iceland not to resume accession negotiations with the European Union

Absentee Voting abroad: Referendum on the resumption of EU accession negotiations 29 August 2026

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