Iceland votes ‘No’ to resuming EU membership talks

6 days ago

Iceland voted 'No' to resuming membership negotiations with the European Union, final referendum results showed on Sunday, dealing a heavy blow to Brussels which had been keen to welcome a new wealthy member. In a vote held Saturday, 52.8 percent of Icelanders rejected the resumption of EU entry talks suspended 13 years ago, while 47.2 percent voted 'Yes', according to the