Iceland Votes on Resuming EU Accession Talks, Poll Shows Narrow Lead for "Yes"

Icelanders vote on 29 August 2026 on whether to resume EU accession negotiations, with a 26 August poll showing a narrow majority in favor — within typical polling error margins. A "yes" would authorize talks across 35 chapters but not commit Iceland to membership. A foreign ministry memo estimates negotiations could start by end of 2026.