PoliticsIceland
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Voters in Iceland have rejected a government-backed proposal to reopen talks on European Union membership, in a closely watched referendum.
Official results showed 52.8% opposed negotiations with Brussels, while 47.2% supported them. Fishing rights, national sovereignty and economic concerns dominated the debate.
The outcome is a setback for advocates of EU accession and signals that Iceland will remain outside the bloc as Arctic security, trade tensions and the cost of living remain key political issues.
