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Relief and sorrow in Iceland as EU membership talks referendum fails

The result of the referendum has also been hailed by right-wing figures from across the UK and France.

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Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in

Icelanders react as voters reject a proposal to restart European Union accession talks in a closely contested referendum.

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Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout

In Reykjavík, voter turnout was higher by noon than at the same time during the 2024 parliamentary election, local media reported.

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Iceland to launch talks on security, defence partnership with EU

The agreement with the EU is independent of Iceland's NATO membership and existing defence pacts with the United States, public broadcaster RÚV said.

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We believe in free trade, Iceland PM Frostadóttir says

In an interview with Euronews, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir reaffirmed her commitment to free trade by rejecting counter-tariffs against the US, despite rising global trade tensions and concerns about spillover effects on Iceland’s relationship with the EU.

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Iceland says it will put EU membership to referendum by 2027

Iceland has traditionally been ambivalent about joining the bloc but issues like the 2008 financial crisis, Brexit and a range of domestic issues has meant the country is slowly warming to the idea of membership.

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Centre-left party wins Iceland's election, but will need coalition to

Voters in Iceland joined a global trend of punishing incumbents in a parliamentary election, with a centre-left party winning the largest share of votes.

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Iceland's PM dissolves ruling coalition, citing infighting

Benediktsson said fresh parliamentary elections are expected to take place on 30 November, if President Halla Tómasdóttir accepts his motion to dissolve parliament.

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Iceland elects businesswoman as president

Tómasdóttir was elected to the largely ceremonial post with 34.3%, defeating a former prime minister, Katrin Jakobsdottir, who gained 25.2%.

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Iceland's women went on strike. How does Europe compare for equal pay?

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Iceland's prime minister joined women striking recently for better pay. But the country's gender pay gap is narrower than elsewhere in Europe.

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Iceland's PM joins strike for women in 'equality paradise'

Tens of thousands of women are striking in Europe's 'equality paradise', including their prime minister, but why?

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Iceland Prime Minister finds creating crime pays in debut novel

Can politicians really be creative? Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir on her debut crime thriller, gender parity and embracing one's creative drive

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Foiled terror plot sparks calls for gun law reform in peaceful Iceland

While gun violence is rare, an alleged terrorist plot and three recent shootings have rocked peaceful Iceland.

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Iceland's coalition agrees to govern for four more years

September's election saw the ruling left-right coalition increase their absolute majority in Iceland's parliament.

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Iceland's coalition government set to retain power after election

The ruling parties won 37 seats altogether, gaining two from the last election.

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COVID, climate and... fresh EU talks? Iceland's election explained

Germany's is really the only election in town this weekend. But, if you fancy going against the mainstream, here's everything you need to know about Iceland's parliamentary poll.