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Why Icelanders are reconsidering EU membership | DW News
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13:20Now PlayingA referendum on reopening Iceland's EU accession talks is dividing the country. Russia's war against Ukraine and Donald Trump's proposals regarding neighboring Greenland are shaping the debate. Supporters argue that EU membership could strengthen Iceland's security and influence, while opponents fear a loss of sovereignty, particularly over key industries such as fisheries. Eirikur Bergmann, Professor of Politics at Bifröst University in Iceland, discusses what's driving public opinion and whether voters are likely to back renewed accession negotiations.
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