Iceland votes down revival of EU accession talks
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Voters in Iceland rejected a proposal to relaunch negotiations to join the European Union, with opponents led by the fishing industry warning that the EU’s common fisheries policy could threaten Iceland’s waters. Proponents argued EU membership could help curb inflation, lower interest rates and bring stability, but any negotiated deal would still require a referendum for approval.
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