# Iceland referendum initial tally narrowly favours reopening EU accession negotiations

https://mins.news/en/item/37230

- TRT World, 2026-08-30 02:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/d7e932f21506

> Iceland’s initial referendum count gives a narrow lead to those favouring the reopening of negotiations on joining the European Union. Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir cast her ballot at a polling station in Hafnarfjordur.

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