Ministry for Foreign Affairs
What is meant by "resuming accession negotiations"?
22 June 2026
Although Iceland's accession negotiations were put on hold in 2013, the membership application submitted in 2009 was never formally withdrawn.
Referendum on the resumption of EU accession negotiations
On Saturday, 29 August 2026, a referendum will be held on whether Iceland should resume accession negotiations with the European Union.
This page provides information about the upcoming referendum on 29 August, material from Iceland's accession negotiations in 2009 - 2013, and other relevant information concerning the matter.