Iceland’s foreign minister fears ‘Brexit moment’ in country’s EU accession referendum

The Guardian World Wednesday 27 May 2026, 05:00 UTC By Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent 1 min read

Key Points

Iceland's foreign minister, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, has expressed concern that the country may face a "Brexit moment" during its upcoming EU accession referendum. She warned that misinformation, foreign interference, and the influence of AI are contributing to this heightened anxiety. The vote, scheduled in just over three months, is being closely monitored by international powers including the US, Russia, and the EU.

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir accuses opponents of fearmongering amid warnings over misinformation and AI

Iceland’s foreign minister has said she fears her country faces a “Brexit moment” in its looming EU referendum amid warnings over misinformation, foreign interference and AI.

With just over three months to go until Iceland votes on whether or not to continue accession talks with the EU, developments are being closely watched by Washington, Moscow and Brussels.

Originally published by The Guardian World Read original →

Thousands of Iranians left without water in searing heat after US hits reservoirs Some 20,000 residents lost access to safe drinking water after the strikes damaged two reservoirs in Sirik Thousands of Iranians in the southern port town of Sirik have lost access to drinking water after US strikes hit two reservoirs in the area, Iranian state media said on Wednesday. The United States carried out strikes on the southern cities of Jask and Sirik and on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz,...

South China Morning Post 7m ago

Visiting a Soldier’s Funeral in Ukraine

new video loaded: Visiting a Soldier’s Funeral in Ukraine Visiting a Soldier’s Funeral in Ukraine The New York Times reporter Kim Barker visited a church in Lviv, Ukraine, that holds military funerals at the same time each day. By Kim Barker, Whitney Shefte, Michael Anthony Adams, Oleksandra Mykolyshyn, Sutton Raphael and Rebecca Suner June 10, 2026 Today’s Videos Advertisement

NYT World 7m ago

Shaggy dog tale as Bruce rescued after being blown out to sea in kayak

feel good Dog rescued off English coast after being blown out to sea in inflatable kayak Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 7:11pm In short: A dog named Bruce has been rescued from the North Sea after being blown away on an inflatable kayak. The Australian tour boat operator pulled the wet and tired Bruce out of the water near the Farne Islands, off the north-east coast of England.

ABC Australia 10m ago

Pub chain Fuller’s hopes for bumper summer from World Cup and staycations

Company says it has strong bookings for England matches and has spruced up gardens for domestic touristsBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of pub and hotel chain Fuller’s has said that the evening kick-off times of World Cup matches will provide a double-hit of business through the peak summer period, as the group gets “garden-ready” for fans before the tournament. Simon Emeny, the chief executive of Fuller, Smith & Turner, said that there have been strong advance bookings for the...

The Guardian World 11m ago

Iceland’s foreign minister fears ‘Brexit moment’ in country’s EU accession referendum

Related Stories

Thousands of Iranians left without water in searing heat after US hits reservoirs

Visiting a Soldier’s Funeral in Ukraine

Shaggy dog tale as Bruce rescued after being blown out to sea in kayak

Pub chain Fuller’s hopes for bumper summer from World Cup and staycations