Iceland’s Parliament Votes to Hold Referendum on Restarting EU Membership Talks

Iceland’s Parliament Votes to Hold Referendum on Restarting EU Membership Talks Iceland’s parliament has voted to hold a national referendum on restarting accession talks with the European Union. The vote, held in the 63-seat Althingi, saw 34 members in favor, with eight against, and fourteen abstaining. The referendum is scheduled for August 29, 2025, with the possibility of Iceland joining the EU before the end of the decade.

• Iceland’s parliament voted in favor of holding a national referendum on restarting EU accession talks.
• The referendum is scheduled for August 29, 2025.
• 34 out of 63 members of the Althingi voted for the referendum.
• The Foreign Minister anticipates agriculture, fisheries, and the labor market to be challenging negotiation points.