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