Iceland’s foreign minister fears ‘Brexit moment’ in EU accession referendum
Iceland's foreign minister has expressed concerns about the potential for misinformation and foreign interference in the upcoming EU accession referendum. She likened the situation to a 'Brexit moment,' warning that fearmongering tactics could influence public opinion. The referendum, set for August, will determine whether Iceland resumes talks to join the EU after previously withdrawing in 2013.
- ▪Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir fears misinformation could affect the EU accession referendum.
- ▪The referendum will ask Icelanders if they want to resume talks with the EU after a previous withdrawal in 2013.
- ▪Recent polls show a close divide among Icelanders on the issue, with 42% in favor and 39% opposed.
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Þorgerður said Iceland is being hit with rhetoric and misinformation ‘from the Reform playbook’. Photograph: Masatoshi Okauchi/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenÞorgerður said Iceland is being hit with rhetoric and misinformation ‘from the Reform playbook’. Photograph: Masatoshi Okauchi/ShutterstockIcelandIceland’s foreign minister fears ‘Brexit moment’ in country’s EU accession referendumÞorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir accuses opponents of fearmongering amid warnings over misinformation and AIMiranda Bryant Nordic correspondentWed 27 May 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIceland’s foreign minister has said she fears her country faces a “Brexit moment” in its looming EU referendum amid warnings over misinformation, foreign interference and AI.With just over three months to…
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