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Iceland Voters Narrowly Back Renewing EU Membership Talks
(MENAFN) Iceland's initial referendum results show a slim majority in favor of restarting negotiations on European Union membership, with vote counting still underway, according to reports.
The latest figures show 46,589 votes, representing 50.5%, supporting the resumption of accession talks, while 45,682 votes, or 49.5%, reject the proposal.
The strongest support comes from the Reykjavik North constituency, where 59.4% of voters favor reopening negotiations. The Southern constituency records the highest level of opposition, with 60.1% voting against the proposal.
In the Southwest constituency, which represents about 30% of Iceland's electorate, voters are almost evenly split over the issue.
The referendum campaign focuses heavily on concerns surrounding living costs, national security, sovereignty and Iceland's ability to control its fishing resources.
Polling stations close at 10 pm local time Saturday after voting begins at 9 am. Almost 400,000 Icelandic citizens are eligible to participate in the vote.
The referendum itself does not decide whether Iceland ultimately becomes an EU member. A "Yes" result would instead authorize the government to reopen accession negotiations. Any final agreement on EU membership would have to be approved by voters through another referendum.
The latest figures show 46,589 votes, representing 50.5%, supporting the resumption of accession talks, while 45,682 votes, or 49.5%, reject the proposal.
The strongest support comes from the Reykjavik North constituency, where 59.4% of voters favor reopening negotiations. The Southern constituency records the highest level of opposition, with 60.1% voting against the proposal.
In the Southwest constituency, which represents about 30% of Iceland's electorate, voters are almost evenly split over the issue.
The referendum campaign focuses heavily on concerns surrounding living costs, national security, sovereignty and Iceland's ability to control its fishing resources.
Polling stations close at 10 pm local time Saturday after voting begins at 9 am. Almost 400,000 Icelandic citizens are eligible to participate in the vote.
The referendum itself does not decide whether Iceland ultimately becomes an EU member. A "Yes" result would instead authorize the government to reopen accession negotiations. Any final agreement on EU membership would have to be approved by voters through another referendum.
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