2026 Icelandic European Union membership negotiations referendum
A referendum on the resumption of European Union membership negotiations by the Icelandic government was held in Iceland on 29 August 2026. Its result was to reject the proposal for resuming accession negotiations with 52.84% voting no and 47.16% voting yes. Iceland applied to join the European Union (EU) in 2009, but negotiations have been suspended since 2013. Subsequent governments have insisted that negotiations be approved by referendum before they resume. After the 2024 parliamentary election, the new coalition government of the Social Democratic Alliance, Viðreisn (Liberal Reform Party) and the People's Party agreed to hold a referendum by 2027, although the People's Party did not support EU membership itself. The Yes campaign argued that Iceland already adopts many EU laws through the European Economic Area (EEA) but has no direct influence over EU decisions. Supporters also highlighted potential economic benefits, including greater currency stability through possible euro adoption...
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