# Iceland’s ‘no’ vote deals blow to Brussels’ security pitch to wealthy nations

https://mins.news/en/item/38736

- euronews, 2026-08-31 13:10 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/31/icelands-no-vote-deals-a-blow-to-brussels-security-pitch-to-wealthy-nations

> Iceland rejected reopening the process of EU membership, undermining Brussels’ hope that security concerns could bring wealthy neighbouring countries closer to the bloc.

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