Iceland's referendum on resuming EU talks remains too close to call
Iceland held a referendum on Saturday on whether to resume EU accession talks, and vote counting is still ongoing. The latest results show a slim lead for opponents of resuming negotiations.
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Vote counting is continuing in Iceland following Saturday's referendum, in which citizens were asked whether the country should resume its stalled negotiations to join the European Union.
According to the latest available results, the count remains tight, with opponents of resuming talks currently holding a narrow lead. The final outcome has not yet been determined, as counting is still underway.
The question at the heart of the vote has been a long-running issue in Iceland, which previously began EU accession negotiations before the process was halted. Saturday's referendum gave citizens the chance to decide whether those talks should be restarted.
Full results are expected once counting is completed nationwide.
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