Iceland Rejects Restarting EU Membership Talks The resounding rejection by Icelandic voters of restarting EU membership talks is a stark reminder that the European Union's charms have begun to wear off, even among its closest allies.
This outcome speaks to a more fundamental concern: the erosion of sovereignty and limitations on national decision making. Iceland's experience has parallels with Norway's own EU relationship.
Although not an EU member, Norway has a unique arrangement through the European Economic Area (EEA) that binds it to many EU policies and regulations.