# Iceland’s EU vote: A nation divided over Europe

https://mins.news/en/item/16483

- DW, 2026-08-07 19:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/iceland-s-eu-vote-a-nation-divided-over-europe/a-78285133?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Security concerns, control over fishing rights and rising living costs are shaping Iceland’s debate over whether to restart talks on joining the European Union. The issues have exposed a divided national view of the country’s relationship with Europe. A vote is set to determine whether the membership process should be reopened.