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Iceland votes to reject the EU as fisheries worry prevails
Iceland, which won independence from Denmark in 1944, is among the world's richest countries per capita.
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- Why it matters
- Iceland's fishing industry depends on exclusive control of waters around the island; EU membership would require sharing fishing rights with other member states, reducing Icelandic catches and income.
- Most affected
- Icelandic fishing industry and coastal communities — Retain exclusive access to fisheries, avoiding EU fishing quotas and resource-sharing rules.
- Likely next
- Whether Iceland's government formally withdraws any pending EU accession bid or revisits membership terms.
Also reported by: Luxembourg Times