In a significant political move, Iceland's foreign ministry spokesperson, Aegir Thór Eysteinsson, has announced that the country is drafting a parliamentary resolution to hold a referendum on resuming its negotiations for European Union membership. These talks were initially suspended in 2013, but with the government coalition's agreement, there is an intent to have a vote by the end of 2027 to decide whether to continue the process.

The parliament, known as Althing, is expected to receive the proposal this spring, which coincides with the usual summer recess in June. The timeline is critical, considering that in 2009, Iceland, under a leftist government, applied for EU membership, starting negotiations in 2010. However, these negotiations were suspended three years later following a shift in government after parliamentary elections.

This impending vote puts Iceland's EU aspirations back on the agenda, shaping future relations with the EU and potentially impacting domestic politics. The outcome of this referendum will not only determine the path forward for Iceland's EU bid but may also reflect broader public sentiment regarding membership in the context of European integration and its implications for national governance and economy.