# Relief and sorrow in Iceland after EU membership talks referendum fails

https://mins.news/en/video/37704

- euronews, 2026-08-30 15:49 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K8R49ey3UE

> Icelanders expressed both relief and sorrow after a referendum on EU membership talks failed. The result was also welcomed by right-wing figures from the UK and France.

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- [Iceland EU Membership Referendum](https://mins.news/en/topic/iceland-eu-membership-referendum) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/iceland-eu-membership-referendum.md

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