Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU - and it could be decided on fish
On Saturday, Iceland will vote on EU membership talks, amid economic and geopolitical tensions.
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Notable Quotes
"If we are in the EU, they will be the ones who make the policy."
— Pétur Pálsson , Executive
"Things have been moving very rapidly with respect to geopolitical challenges."
— Daði Már Kristófersson , Politician
"We see the opportunity of joining the EU and adopting the euro as a very significant benefit to Icelandic companies and to the Icelandic general public."
— Kristoffersen , Politician
"If we say no, we won't ever know."
— Anna Ragnarsdottir , Other
"Iceland's waters will never be shared."
— Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir , Politician
Key People
Reykjavik resident participating in the EU referendum discussion.
Finance Minister of Iceland highlighting geopolitical challenges.
Professor of politics at Bifröst University discussing referendum unpredictability.
Opposition leader leading the No campaign against EU membership.
A leading voice behind the Yes campaign for EU membership.
Prime Minister of Iceland.
Fishing industry leader concerned about EU membership impact on jobs.
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On Saturday, Iceland will vote on EU membership talks, amid economic and geopolitical tensions.
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