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Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks
Iceland's referendum on joining the EU is expected to be close and follows a eurosceptic government suspending membership talks in 2013.
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- Why it matters
- A yes vote would reverse a eurosceptic government's 2013 decision to suspend membership talks, potentially reshaping Iceland's political and economic ties to Europe.
- Most affected
- Iceland's government and parliament — Result will either mandate or reject resuming EU membership negotiations.
- Likely next
- Whether voters approve resuming the talks, as the referendum outcome is expected to be close.
Also reported by: The Straits Times