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Iceland's EU Membership Talks Vote

Origin: Iceland Sets August Date for EU Negotiations Vote

Iceland set August 29, 2026, for a national vote on whether to restart talks on joining the European Union. The government announced the date on Friday.

The ballot will decide only whether to reopen negotiations, not membership itself. The timing brings the referendum forward to August, fixing a clear schedule for the campaign and preparations.

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