Embassy of Iceland in Brussels

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…

Mission of Iceland to the European Union in Brussels

The Embassy of Iceland in Brussels is Iceland’s largest foreign post, mainly due to the extent of Iceland's relations with the European Union. These include Iceland‘s participation in the EEA Agreement, the Schengen Convention and various other European relations.

The Embassy is in addition accredited as a bilateral embassy to Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and San Marino.

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Embassy of Iceland in Brussels

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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Mission of Iceland to the European Union in Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

Embassy of Iceland in Brussels

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

Mission of Iceland to the European Union in Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

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