Icelanders voted on Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume long-stalled talks to join the European Union, with the outcome expected to be very close, according to Sky News and NPR.
Key facts
- Icelanders went to the polls on Saturday to vote on whether to resume EU membership talks, according to Sky News.
- Earlier discussions on joining the EU had stalled years before, Sky News reported.
- NPR reported the final vote was expected to be extremely close.
- Ballot counting was continuing through the night, according to NPR.
Icelanders headed to the polls on Saturday to vote in a referendum on whether their country should resume talks to join the European Union, according to Sky News. The vote comes years after earlier discussions on membership stalled.
Sky News reported that the country’s earlier talks to join the bloc had come to a halt before this vote.
NPR reported that the final vote was expected to be extremely close.
Because the result was expected to be tight, ballot counting was continuing through the night, according to NPR. The final outcome was not yet known.
Why it matters
The referendum could determine whether Iceland reopens talks toward EU membership after years of stalled negotiations. A close vote, as reported by NPR, points to a divided public on the question.
Frequently asked questions
What are Icelanders voting on?
According to Sky News, Icelanders are voting on whether their country should resume talks to join the European Union, years after those discussions stalled.
When did Icelanders vote?
Sky News reported that Icelanders headed to the polls on Saturday.
Was the result decided quickly?
No. NPR reported the final vote was expected to be extremely close, with ballot counting continuing through the night.