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Iceland EU Referendum Shows Razor-Thin Lead for Resuming Accession Talks

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•Iceland's referendum on restarting EU accession talks shows a narrow 51.2% to 48.8% lead for the 'Yes' camp with 40% of votes counted.
•The vote splits along geographic lines, with Reykjavik backing 'Yes' and rural constituencies leaning decisively toward 'No.'
•A 'Yes' result would resume membership negotiations suspended after Iceland's 2009 EU application stalled.
•Brussels views Iceland as a low-risk accession candidate given the country's existing alignment with EU regulations through the European Economic Area.
•Election officials warn a definitive outcome may not emerge until later on Sunday.

Sources

Iceland's EU referendum: first partial results show razor-thin margin

Euronews

Iceland EU referendum sees slim, early lead for 'yes' camp

Iceland edges towards EU membership talks as ‘yes’ camp leads in partial count

Indiatimes

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