Why Icelanders are reconsidering EU membership | DW News

A referendum on reopening Iceland’s EU accession talks is dividing the country. Russia’s war against Ukraine and Donald Trump’s proposals regarding neighboring Greenland are shaping the debate. Supporters argue that EU membership could strengthen Iceland’s security and influence, while opponents fear a loss of sovereignty, particularly over key industries such as fisheries. Eirikur Bergmann, Professor of Politics at Bifröst University in Iceland, discusses what’s driving public opinion and whether voters are likely to back renewed accession negotiations.

Chapters:
00:00 Icelanders prepare to vote on EU membership talks
01:03 What drives “yes” campaigners and Euroskeptics
02:19 The benefits of joining a larger alliance
03:26 Why the question is divisive in parliament
04:17 Fishing and sovereignty are closely linked in Iceland
06:35 Interview Eirikur Bergmann, Bifrost University in Iceland
06:54 How important is this referendum for Icelanders?
07:29 How the Trump administration is shaping EU membership discussion
09:27 What Iceland would gain by joining the EU
11:39 Fishing rights are a key issue for Iceland

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