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An "Afram Island" ("Forward, Iceland") rally, opposing the resumption of EU accession talks, in Reykjavik.

Video. Iceland goes to the polls in high-stakes EU referendum

Updated: 29/08/2026 - 10:59 GMT+2

Icelanders vote today on whether to resume EU membership talks in a high-stakes referendum. Polls show the race is too close to call, with a slim Yes lead eroding in the final stretch. Results are expected early on Sunday.

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