Iceland's authorities have asked the European Commission not to…
Iceland's authorities have asked the European Commission not to intervene in the upcoming referendum in the country regarding the continuation of its relationship with the EU. A referendum on the restoration of negotiation processes for Iceland's accession to the EU is scheduled for August 29.
Consensus
- Iceland has requested the European Commission not to intervene in its referendum on resuming EU accession negotiations.
- The referendum on resuming EU accession talks is scheduled for August 29.
- Iceland previously began accession talks with the EU in 2010 following a financial crisis, but they were suspended in 2013.
- If the referendum passes, final membership conditions will be put to a separate referendum.
- Iceland has maintained its control over fishing as a condition for joining the EU.
Points of divergence
- High-level EU officials are considering ways to support the 'Yes' campaign, despite Iceland's request not to interfere. — kommersant
- An EU Commission representative denied that the institution interferes in national referendums or elections. — kommersant
- Icelandic authorities conveyed their position to EU Commission representatives informally. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Euractiv: Iceland asked EU not to interfere in referendum on joining the union — Коммерсантъ
- Iceland called on the European Commission not to interfere in the EU voting — Вести