Iceland Sees EU Support Rise as Government Promises Referendum
Pedestrians in Reykjavik, Iceland. Iceland applied to join the EU in 2009 under the leadership of the Social Democrats, but entry talks were put on hold in 2015 after a change of government.
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Support for joining the European Union is increasing in Iceland after the nation’s new government said it plans to hold a referendum on re-engaging in membership talks.
A poll, published on Thursday by research company Prosent, found 45% backing for joining the trade bloc, with 35% against and the rest undecided. When asked about holding a plebiscite, 58% were in favor.