Minister Says Icelandic EU Membership Vote Could Be Big Moment for Ireland
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"It is becoming clear to most people that membership in the European Union, if satisfactory agreements are reached, can lay the foundation for a lasting reconstruction of Iceland, including in monetary matters and regarding the reputation and activities of Icelanders on the international stage. This journey will probably begin in earnest in the spring, if a national meeting
At the end of the summer, Icelanders will be called to the polls to vote on a European Union membership, for the second time since the 2013 referendum, which was then rejected. But in a more uncertain international context – between Russian ambitions and Donald Trump's plans around Greenland – the situation has changed, says the Danish daily, Berlingske.
Minister says Icelandic EU membership vote could be big moment for Ireland
Ireland would see it as a “big moment” if Iceland votes to resume negotiations on joining the European Union, Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said, as Reykjavik moves toward a fresh decision on its stalled membership bid. The Nordic island nation is expected to hold a referendum on 29 August on […]
Fear Of A European Iceland: A Nation At A Flashpoint Prepares For Referendum
“It’s completely clear that everything would be put on the line to keep Iceland from going into the EU. If we did, then everything would be put on the line to get it back out again. I’m not a violent man and I will speak against violence if it comes up for discussion. But there are all kinds of people who have very strong feelings about this matter and I don’t know what desperate measures they will resort to. I just don’t know.” Photo by Art Bic…
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