Iceland to hold EU referendum 'in the coming months', PM says
France 24 Europe
by FRANCE24February 25, 2026
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Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir has announced that the country will hold a referendum on EU membership “in the coming months,” marking a significant shift in Iceland’s relationship with Europe. This decision comes after years of cautious consideration and reflects a growing debate over whether Iceland should maintain its current stance of neutrality or pursue deeper integration with the European Union. The referendum is expected to address key issues, including sovereignty concerns and economic benefits tied to EU membership.
The move reverses decades of steady progress toward European integration, which began in earnest after Iceland’s financial crisis in 2008. At that time, Iceland applied for EU membership as part of efforts to stabilize its economy and strengthen ties with the continent. However, public sentiment has shifted over the years, with many Icelanders now
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Originally published on France 24 Europe on 2/25/2026