Icelanders are voting in a referendum this Saturday to decide whether to resume negotiations with the European Union regarding potential membership. This vote follows Iceland’s previous withdrawal from EU membership talks in 2013 amid political and economic shifts. Professor Eiríkur Bergmann of Bifröst University describes the referendum as an “existential question” for the nation. The outcome will signal Iceland’s future direction regarding its relationship with the EU, impacting its political and economic landscape. FRANCE 24 consulted Bergmann for expertise ahead of the vote, highlighting its significance. This decision comes after years of debate on the benefits and drawbacks of joining the bloc.