Iceland and Norway Reconsider EU Membership
Economy
Iceland is accelerating preparations for a referendum on resuming EU accession talks, while support for membership is growing in Norway, driven by rising geopolitical uncertainty.
Iceland is preparing to hold a referendum on whether to resume negotiations to join the European Union.
Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir said geopolitical instability is one of the main reasons behind the move. According to her, the EU offers not only economic benefits but also additional security tools that complement NATO.
At the same time, debate is intensifying in Norway. Conservative leader Ine Eriksen Soreide has voiced support for EU membership, emphasizing its importance for national security.
Iceland applied to join the EU in 2009 amid a financial crisis but suspended talks in 2013 and formally withdrew its application in 2015 due to disputes over fisheries policy and changing economic conditions.
Norway held a referendum on EU membership in 1992, where voters rejected the proposal. However, recent reports indicate that public support for joining the EU has been increasing over the past 18 months.
Experts say the renewed discussion reflects shifting global dynamics and the search for stronger economic and security guarantees.
Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir said geopolitical instability is one of the main reasons behind the move. According to her, the EU offers not only economic benefits but also additional security tools that complement NATO.
At the same time, debate is intensifying in Norway. Conservative leader Ine Eriksen Soreide has voiced support for EU membership, emphasizing its importance for national security.
Iceland applied to join the EU in 2009 amid a financial crisis but suspended talks in 2013 and formally withdrew its application in 2015 due to disputes over fisheries policy and changing economic conditions.
Norway held a referendum on EU membership in 1992, where voters rejected the proposal. However, recent reports indicate that public support for joining the EU has been increasing over the past 18 months.
Experts say the renewed discussion reflects shifting global dynamics and the search for stronger economic and security guarantees.
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