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🇪🇸 El País
World

Iceland and the set-backs of the European Trumpist party

Iceland is moving forward with a referendum to open EU membership negotiations, amidst setbacks faced by European Trumpist parties.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Will the EU expand to the north instead of the east? Iceland's entry would show eurosceptics that it is still a sexy project

Iceland is contemplating joining the European Union sooner than expected, with a referendum planned for August, marking a notable shift amid rising euroscepticism.

Feb 27 • 17:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iceland: Holding a referendum on the possible resumption of EU accession negotiations

Iceland has decided to hold a referendum regarding the potential resumption of EU accession negotiations, a move welcomed by the European Commission.

Feb 27 • 15:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

US pressure prompts Iceland, Norway, and Greenland to reconsider joining the EU

Iceland is preparing to hold a referendum on rejoining the EU as pressure from the US influences its decision.

Feb 27 • 08:54 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

'Security, dilemma over Greenland have enhanced urgency' for EU referendum in Iceland

Iceland's government will soon set a date for a referendum regarding the country's potential EU accession, amid heightened urgency due to security concerns and discussions surrounding Greenland.

Feb 26 • 22:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Iceland is expected to announce a date for the referendum on resuming EU membership talks soon

The Icelandic government is preparing to set a date for a referendum regarding the resumption of EU membership talks, as confirmed by an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Feb 26 • 21:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Iceland to Set Date for EU Membership Negotiation Voting in Coming Weeks

Iceland is preparing to vote on whether to resume its EU membership negotiations, which were halted in 2013.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Iceland, a referendum on resuming EU accession talks will take place "in the coming months"

Iceland is planning to hold a referendum on resuming EU accession talks within the next few months, with Prime Minister Kristrūna Frostadotira indicating a potential vote in August.

Feb 26 • 12:13 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Iceland to hold EU referendum 'over the coming months', Prime Minister says

Iceland's Prime Minister announced that the country will hold a referendum on EU membership within the coming months.

Feb 26 • 12:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Iceland Rushes to Hold a Referendum on EU Membership amid Trump's Territorial Ambitions

Iceland is set to hold a referendum on its European Union membership status, hastened by the territorial ambitions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Iceland to hold EU referendum 'in the coming months', PM says

Iceland's Prime Minister has announced plans to hold a referendum on EU membership in the upcoming months.

Feb 25 • 22:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Icelandic Prime Minister Confirms Upcoming EU Referendum

Iceland plans to hold a referendum on resuming EU membership negotiations within the next few months, according to Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.

Feb 25 • 20:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Iceland to hold referendum on joining the EU

Iceland is preparing to hold a referendum regarding its accession to the European Union, driven by rising living costs and geopolitical factors.

Feb 25 • 19:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Iceland is soon holding a referendum on joining the EU

Iceland is preparing for a referendum on joining the European Union, as announced by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Iceland's About-Face – Considering EU Membership

Iceland is preparing for a referendum on EU membership, as announced by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir.

Feb 25 • 18:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iceland: Referendum for EU membership 'in the coming months'

Iceland will hold a referendum on its EU membership in the coming months as announced by Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir during a press conference in Poland.

Feb 25 • 18:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Would be glad to see Iceland in the EU: Voting in the coming months

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir stated that a referendum on entering the EU will be held in the coming months, following discussions with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Iceland's Prime Minister Promises EU Referendum in the Coming Months

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir announced plans for a referendum on renewing EU membership negotiations amid rising public interest due to living costs and the war in Ukraine.

Feb 25 • 17:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A large referendum in Iceland

Iceland will hold a referendum on EU membership as announced by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, responding to public demand and current geopolitical conditions.

Feb 25 • 17:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Prime Minister: Iceland will hold a referendum on starting EU membership negotiations in the coming months

Iceland is set to hold a referendum on whether to initiate European Union membership negotiations, as confirmed by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.

Feb 25 • 17:08 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Iceland's Prime Minister Announces EU Referendum in a Few Months

Iceland's Prime Minister announced plans for a referendum on EU integration, expected to take place in the coming months.

Feb 25 • 16:57 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Iceland's Prime Minister Announces EU Referendum

Iceland's Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, has announced plans for a referendum on EU negotiations to be held in the coming months.

Feb 25 • 16:57 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Iceland will hold a referendum on EU accession negotiations

Iceland's government plans to hold a referendum within the next few months regarding the resumption of EU accession negotiations.

Feb 25 • 16:50 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

NATO state set to relaunch EU accession talks – Politico

Iceland is considering a referendum to relaunch EU membership talks, which had been frozen since 2013, amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Feb 24 • 12:56 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

EU membership does not have to be a yes or no question

Former Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir suggests that Iceland's relationship with the EU can be enhanced without pursuing full membership and warns against a simplistic yes/no approach in the upcoming referendum on EU membership negotiations.

Feb 24 • 08:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The relationship with Europe does not have to be a yes or no question

A former Icelandic foreign minister argues that Iceland's relationship with Europe can be expanded without full EU membership, while expressing concerns over the limitations of the current public discourse on the matter.

Feb 24 • 08:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

What are they hiding? What do they have to conceal?

This article discusses a debate in Iceland's parliament regarding the timing of a public referendum on EU membership, prompted by recent reports suggesting it could happen soon.

Feb 23 • 20:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Still nothing decided on when the national referendum will take place

There is currently no confirmed date for the national referendum regarding the resumption of EU membership negotiations, despite speculation of it occurring this summer.

Feb 23 • 11:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Iceland Takes Action After Threats from Trump

Iceland's ruling coalition promises to hold a referendum by 2027 to restart EU membership talks, accelerated by geopolitical tensions and threats from the Trump administration.

Feb 23 • 10:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sources: Iceland to hold EU referendum in August

Iceland may hold a referendum in August regarding the resumption of EU membership negotiations, moving the date up from a previously promised 2027 vote.

Feb 23 • 10:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Politico: Iceland may possibly expedite EU referendum

Iceland may hold a referendum as early as August regarding the resumption of EU membership negotiations, contrary to earlier expectations of next year.

Feb 23 • 09:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Politico: Trump's Threats Were Too Much – Iceland Rushes for EU Membership

Iceland may hold a referendum on EU membership as early as this summer, accelerated by geopolitical tensions including threats from Donald Trump.

Feb 23 • 09:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

National referendum on EU negotiations said to be possible as soon as August

A national referendum on Iceland's EU negotiation talks might occur as early as August, driven by increasing support for EU expansion amid international shifts.

Feb 23 • 08:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Iceland May Soon Resume EU Membership Talks

Iceland is likely to restart its EU membership negotiations soon, with a referendum possibly taking place as early as August 2023.

Feb 23 • 07:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Switzerland, a referendum this summer on the maximum population limit

Switzerland will hold a referendum proposed by the Swiss People's Party to limit the permanent population to 10 million by 2050, which could have significant impacts on immigration and economic relations with the EU.

Feb 13 • 04:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A referendum in Switzerland will limit the population to 10 million

A new initiative in Switzerland aims to cap the population at 10 million, raising concerns about economic impact and international agreements.

Feb 12 • 17:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Switzerland will vote in a referendum on a populist right-wing anti-immigration initiative to limit the population to 10 million

Switzerland is set to vote on a right-wing populist initiative aimed at limiting immigration and capping the population at 10 million by 2050, which could impact its agreement on free movement with the EU.

Feb 12 • 11:59 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

It’s unclear whether NATO will endure or not. But EU membership is absolutely key for Ukraine

The article discusses the importance of EU membership for Ukraine amidst uncertainties regarding NATO's future.

Feb 7 • 06:48 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Yes Side Advances in a New EU Survey

A recent survey by Opinion for Altinget shows that 48% of Norwegians would vote against EU membership, a decrease of 7 percentage points since August 2022, while support for the Yes side has risen to 38%.

Feb 5 • 12:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Guðrún responds to old comments about EU membership negotiations

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, the chairwoman of the Independence Party, clarifies her current stance on EU membership negotiations, stating that her views have changed since she supported a national referendum on the issue twelve years ago.

Jan 28 • 09:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Kowalski: The United Kingdom is coping better without the EU. What do the facts say?

Janusz Kowalski argues that the UK is thriving outside the EU, supported by right-wing eurosceptics, despite facing economic and political challenges since the 2016 referendum.

Jan 13 • 09:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Return to the epicenter of Brexit after a lost decade

Residents of Boston, the British city that most supported leaving the EU, feel deceived as the tenth anniversary of the referendum approaches, revealing that conditions have worsened.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A Majority Supports Membership Negotiations: 'Much Has Changed in a Short Time'

A recent survey indicates that a majority of Icelanders are in favor of continuing negotiations for EU membership, with potential political discussions expected to intensify as a referendum date approaches.

Jan 11 • 12:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Defense Agreement with the EU is Prioritized and a National Referendum Soon for Parliament

Iceland's Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir emphasizes ongoing efforts for a bilateral defense agreement with the EU while maintaining strong defense collaboration with the United States amid international tensions.

Jan 6 • 14:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Majority of Brits say they want to reverse Brexit and re-join EU

A recent survey reveals that 58% of Britons would support the UK rejoining the EU if a second Brexit referendum were held.

Jan 5 • 18:00 UTC

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