Iceland’s EU Membership Vote Closes in Toss-Up Result

Iceland’s leadership has promised to honour whatever the country’s people decide.

Published On 29 Aug 202629 Aug 2026

Ballot counting has concluded in Iceland’s referendum on rejoining the European Union.

Polling stations shut down on Saturday, though it may take hours to determine a decisive win for either side.

Without exit polls, vote tallying only commenced after the polls closed.

Surveys indicate the electorate is evenly divided, with margins for both camps hovering just a few points apart.

This referendum occurs 13 years after Iceland suspended EU accession negotiations under a Eurosceptic administration.

Currently led by the pro-EU Social Democratic Alliance, which initiated the referendum and pledged to respect the electorate’s choice.

A “yes” vote would likely trigger years of negotiations with Brussels to finalize membership terms, followed by a second referendum on formal EU accession.

National security, the sluggish domestic economy, and the future of the Icelandic krona have dominated the campaign discourse.

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