Iceland Votes in Tight Referendum on EU Membership The windswept landscapes and glacier capped volcanoes of Iceland may seem worlds apart from the European Union's bureaucratic corridors, but the country's latest referendum has raised important questions about its relationship with Europe.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir cast her vote in favor of resuming talks to join the EU, a move that could have far reaching implications for Iceland's economy and identity.
The EU Enigma For 13 years, Iceland has been on hold, its bid to join the EU stalled due to concerns about sovereignty and the impact on its unique economic model.