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Iceland votes No in referendum on restarting EU accession talks

The No side leads with 52.8%, according to the reported count, leaving Iceland outside the European Union.

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What is happening

Voting ended on a proposal to restart accession negotiations with the EU. Results from six constituencies showed the No side ahead of the Yes side, 52.8% to 47.2%, with only a small number of votes still to be counted in one constituency. The sources describe the country as divided.

Why is it on the Radar?

The reported result indicates that the proposal to restart EU accession negotiations was rejected, while the close margin highlights the divide over the issue.

Sources and timeline