A Divided Island Votes Its Values The outcome of Iceland's referendum on EU membership is uncertain, but the results are clear: a significant majority of Icelanders oppose reopening accession talks. With 52.
5% opposing the government's proposal and 47. 5% in favor, the "no" camp has taken an early lead. This outcome shouldn't surprise anyone familiar with the complex history of EU negotiations in Iceland.
Talks were suspended 13 years ago due to euroskeptic sentiment within the government at the time.