Iceland Eyes Security Pact with EU

Iceland to launch talks on security, defence partnership with EU

The agreement with the EU is independent of Iceland's NATO membership and existing defence pacts with the United States, public broadcaster RÚV said.

Iceland, EU to Start Talks on Security and Defense Partnership

Iceland will start talks with the European Union on a defense partnership as part of its tightening relationship with the trade bloc.

Iceland Eyes Security Pact with EU

Iceland is set to initiate discussions for a security and defence partnership with the European Union. Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir aims for the negotiations to wrap up by year-end, focusing on critical infrastructure, civil protection, dual-use defence investments, and hybrid and cyber threats.

From Iceland — Bilateral Defence And Security Agreement Between Iceland And The EU Announced

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced at a press conference on July 17 that negotiations will begin on a bilateral agreement between Iceland and the European Union concerning defence and security matters, reports RÚV. The announcement followed a meeting with Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir and Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir. The proposed agreement would centre on enhanced cooperatio…