Iceland referendum on EU talks tightens before vote

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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: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 12:50 AM ET

WHERE: Iceland

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

How this story developed (showing 10 of 10 earlier reports)

Iceland referendum rejects EU accession · Sep 1, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Icelandic voters reject EU accession talks restart · Aug 31, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Iceland votes against resuming EU membership talks · Aug 31, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks · Aug 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM ET
Iceland voters reject EU accession talks · Aug 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Iceland votes against resuming EU accession talks · Aug 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Icelanders vote on joining the EU as counting continues · Aug 29, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Iceland vote on EU membership talks divides country · Aug 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Iceland poll shows narrow support for EU talks · Aug 26, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
Iceland votes on restarting EU accession talks · Aug 24, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET

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