Iceland rejects EU accession talks after divisive referendum campaign
Well-funded no camp prevails, winning 52.8% of votes and gaining plaudits from Eurosceptic figures across Europe
Voters in Iceland have rejected a government proposal to reopen accession talks with the EU after a closely fought referendum campaign that divided the country against a backdrop of global volatility.
After a long and anxious night for those on both sides of the debate, the no camp ended up with 52.8% of votes on Sunday morning and the yes camp with 47.2%. Voter turnout was high at 82.5%.
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