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Úrskurður nr. 3/2026 - kæra A vegna sveitarstjórnarkosninga í Eyja- og Miklaholtshreppi.

Úrskurður nr. 3/2026 - kæra A vegna sveitarstjórnarkosninga í Eyja- og Miklaholtshreppi.

What would EU membership mean for energy and Icelandic sovereignty over natural resources?

Iceland has already adopted the majority of EU energy legislation through the EEA partnership (European Economic Area), and the effects beyond that would likely be limited.

What will the referendum question be?

The referendum question shall read: "Should Iceland resume accession negotiations with the European Union?"

What is IPA Assistance?

The EU provides financial support to membership applicants through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA). After negotiations were put on hold in 2013, no IPA support has been provided to Iceland.

If Iceland joins the European Union, when could it adopt the euro?

Countries wishing to adopt the euro must fulfil the Maastricht criteria, relating to price stability, interest rate levels, exchange rate stability, public sector balance, and public debt.

How long could the accession negotiations take and how much would they cost?

The government's assessment is that negotiations could be concluded within 18 to 24 months with mutual willingness on the part of both parties.

How much would EU membership cost?

To estimate the cost of EU membership it is necessary to take into account: Iceland's direct financial contributions; what Iceland would receive from EU funds; and other costs that could be incurred in parallel with EU membership, such as EEA cooperation.

What is actually being negotiated in accession negotiations?

Accession negotiations may need to account for special circumstances and key national interests of new Member States. This would also apply in Iceland's case.

What would EU membership mean for Icelandic agriculture?

The effects would depend on the outcome of the accession negotiations. The objective would be to continue to ensure a strong Icelandic agricultural sector grounded in food security, food safety, and regional considerations.

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What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives concerning rural development in the EU accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013?

Regional development is covered under Chapter 22. Negotiations began with the opening of the chapter on 18 December 2012. They had not been concluded when negotiations were put on hold.