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21 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of labour and social affairs in the EU accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013?

Chapter 2 (free movement of workers) was provisionally closed in October 2011. Negotiations on Chapter 19 (social and employment policy) had started but were not completed when negotiations were put on hold. Chapter 3 (right of establishment and freedom to provide services) had not been opened due to its close connection with the fisheries chapter.

21 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

What would EU membership mean for security and defence?

With EU membership, Iceland would become a party to the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), the EU's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the European Defence Fund (EDF), and the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP).

21 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

What would EU membership mean for the Icelandic language?

Upon membership, Icelandic would become one of the official languages of the EU. EU legislation and key documents would be translated into Icelandic and interpretation into Icelandic would be offered at numerous EU meetings.

21 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

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

Taxation is covered under Chapter 16. The chapter was opened on 18 December 2012. Negotiations were ongoing when they were put on hold.

21 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

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

Currency affairs are covered under Chapter 17. The chapter was opened on 18 December 2012. Negotiations were ongoing when they were put on hold.

21 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of the environment in the EU accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013?

Environmental matters are covered under Chapter 27. The chapter was opened on 18 December 2012 and negotiations were still ongoing when they were put on hold.

21 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of energy in the EU accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013??

Energy is covered under Chapter 15. The chapter was opened on 12 December 2011. Negotiations were ongoing when the accession negotiations were put on hold. Iceland was expected to submit more information and action plans in order to close the chapter.

21 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of agriculture in the EU accession negotiations in 2009-2013?

Agriculture is covered under Chapter 11 of the accession negotiations. The chapter had not been opened when negotiations were put on hold in 2013. Substantial work on a negotiating position had been done when negotiations were put on hold.

21 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of fisheries in the EU accession negotations in 2009-2013?

Fisheries are covered under Chapter 13 of the accession negotiations. That chapter had not been opened when negotiations were put on hold in 2013 and Iceland had not submitted a negotiating position.

21 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

What would EU membership mean for tariffs and market access?

Upon membership, Iceland would become part of the EU customs union and all tariffs on imports from EU member states would be lifted.

20 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

How would Iceland's negotiating objectives be formulated should voters decide to resume accession negotiations with the EU?

Extensive work took place on the formulation of Iceland's negotiating objectives in preparation for and in connection with the accession negotiations 2009-2013.

20 júní 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs

How much will the referendum cost?

The National Electoral Commission (Landskjörstjórn) estimates the cost of conducting the referendum at approximately ISK 500 - 600 million.

Fréttir

Leita

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of labour and social affairs in the EU accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013?

What would EU membership mean for security and defence?

What would EU membership mean for the Icelandic language?

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

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

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of the environment in the EU accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013?

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of energy in the EU accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013??

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of agriculture in the EU accession negotiations in 2009-2013?

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of fisheries in the EU accession negotations in 2009-2013?

What would EU membership mean for tariffs and market access?

How would Iceland's negotiating objectives be formulated should voters decide to resume accession negotiations with the EU?

How much will the referendum cost?

Fréttir

Leita

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of labour and social affairs in the EU accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013?

What would EU membership mean for security and defence?

What would EU membership mean for the Icelandic language?

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

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

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of the environment in the EU accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013?

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of energy in the EU accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013??

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of agriculture in the EU accession negotiations in 2009-2013?

What were Iceland's main negotiating objectives in the field of fisheries in the EU accession negotations in 2009-2013?

What would EU membership mean for tariffs and market access?

How would Iceland's negotiating objectives be formulated should voters decide to resume accession negotiations with the EU?

How much will the referendum cost?

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