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Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU

Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU
BBC World Saturday 29 August 2026, 00:56 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.

Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
Iceland (LOCATION) EU (ORG)
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