# Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped Iceland’s referendum

https://mins.news/en/item/37413

- The Guardian, 2026-08-30 09:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/30/definitely-no-or-maybe-yes-what-tipped-the-icelandic-referendum

> Icelanders narrowly rejected restarting EU accession talks, with the no campaign winning about 52.8% after a closely watched count. The well-funded opposition was accused of fearmongering over fishing, farming and national identity, while the ballot’s wording made yes sound tentative—effectively “yes, maybe”—and may have helped determine the result.

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