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Iceland referendum on EU talks tightens before vote

By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)

Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 2:12 AM ET

Summary: Iceland is heading into a Saturday referendum on whether to resume accession talks with the European Union. The latest poll shows opponents slightly ahead for the first time, indicating a close result.

WHO: Iceland voters; referendum opponents and proponents

WHAT: Latest poll shows opponents slightly ahead in Iceland’s referendum on resuming EU accession talks.

WHEN: Aug 28, 2026

WHERE: Iceland

WHY: The referendum is scheduled for Saturday on whether to resume accession talks with the European Union.

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📋 How this story developed

Aug 26 Iceland poll shows narrow support for EU talks
Aug 24 Iceland votes on restarting EU accession talks

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