Early results from Iceland’s referendum on restarting EU accession talks indicate a slight lead for the “yes” campaign. With approximately 87,000 votes tallied, 51.2% support resuming negotiations with the European Union, while 48.8% oppose it. Polling stations closed at midnight Central European Time (22:00 local time). The outcome remains uncertain as counting continues, and the final result is expected later. This vote gauges public opinion after Iceland paused accession talks in 2013 following a change in government. A "yes" vote would not guarantee immediate membership, but would signal a desire to explore the possibility further. The public broadcaster RÚV reported the initial figures.