Iceland Votes to Reject Proposal to Begin Negotiations to Rejoin European Union
Icelanders reasserted their desire to remain out of the European Union, voting against a referendum that would have initiated negotiations to join the supranational union.
TL;DR
- Icelanders voted against a referendum to start negotiations for joining the European Union.
- The measure was defeated with 52.8% voting against and 47.2% in favor.
- A 'yes' vote would have only initiated negotiations, with final accession dependent on further talks and another referendum.
- Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir noted the decision was now in the nation's hands.