Iceland is closely integrated with the European Union through the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area, but remains outside the EU. The referendum on 29 August 2026 could now pave the way for renewed rapprochement. Icelanders will vote on whether the country should resume EU accession negotiations.
Ahead of the vote, Prof. Dr. Eiríkur Bergmann of Bifröst University analyses the domestic political debate, key issues including fisheries, agriculture, monetary policy and security, and the potential implications of a Yes or No vote for Iceland’s relationship with the European Union.
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