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01 September 2026

CEPS: The Icelandic vote was for integration without membership. The reason why is Iceland’s very distinctive understanding of sovereignty

The Icelandic people have decided to reject the reopening of EU accession talks. With 52.8% of votes against and 47.2% in favour, the margin was narrow enough to make clear that the country is divided almost equally in two over the issue. 

However, the referendum hasn’t been a direct...

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