# Iceland Votes No to the EU: What Happens Now?

https://mins.news/en/video/37643

- DW News, 2026-08-30 14:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAyOPmf2z6Q

> Iceland has rejected restarting talks on joining the European Union, with just over 52% voting no. Concerns about sovereignty and control of fishing waters shaped the result, dealing a setback to Brussels’ enlargement ambitions. The debate now turns to what drove the vote, whether the EU question is settled, and why Iceland still matters in the Arctic.

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