Iceland Plans Referendum on Reopening EU Accession Negotiations

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir announced plans to hold a referendum in the coming months on reopening accession negotiations to join the European Union. The centre-left government, elected in 2024, aims to explore closer integration with Europe. Iceland is already part of the EU single market, Schengen zone, and European Free Trade Association. The decision follows regional geopolitical concerns, including U.S. discussions about Greenland.