A recent referendum in Iceland has resulted in a narrow rejection of resuming accession talks with the European Union. With over 152,000 votes tallied, 50.1 percent opposed restarting negotiations, while 49.9 percent favored them. Initial counts showed a lead for those supporting the renewal of talks, but the balance shifted after 5:15 AM CET. The result marks a significant moment for Iceland’s relationship with the EU, having originally applied for membership in 2009 but pausing the process in 2013. Public broadcaster RÚV reported the outcome following the closure of polling stations at midnight CET (10:00 PM local time). This decision reflects ongoing debate within Iceland regarding the benefits and drawbacks of EU membership.