Iceland rejects resumption of EU accession talks

Icelanders voted against resuming EU accession talks in a referendum.

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The 'no' side prevailed slightly, especially in rural areas, despite a narrow 'yes' lead in Reykjavik.

This outcome buries hopes of reviving the process, suspended since 2015.

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Ce rejet pourrait influencer les relations économiques entre l'Islande et l'UE, notamment sur les accords commerciaux et les subventions européennes.

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