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Independent · Brussels & Berlin

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Eiríkur Bergmann

Professor of politics, Bifröst University

3 articles · 18 août 2026 to 30 août 2026

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  • Described the result as a heavy blow for the coalition, attributing the no victory to a technical and passionless yes campaign.
  • Explained that the No campaign succeeded by tapping into Icelandic demands for absolute self-governance over natural resources.
  • Described the vote as a pre-referendum and explained the symbolic weight of fisheries in Icelandic politics.

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