Icelandic Government Seeks to Hold Referendum in August on Restarting EU Accession Talks

EuropeIceland has been hesitant about joining the EU over concerns it would be forced to share its rich fishing grounds with boats from other European countries.Icelandic national flags flutter over a souvenir shop in Reykjavik, Iceland, on Aug. 19, 2019. Ints Kalnins/ReutersVictoria Friedman3/6/2026|Updated: 3/6/20260:00The Icelandic government has proposed holding a referendum on Aug. 29 on whether to restart accession talks with the European Union.The Cabinet said in a March 6 statement that it approved a resolution calling for the summer vote on resuming talks on joining the bloc.