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Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir

Foreign minister, Government of Iceland

2 articles · 20 August 2026 to 26 August 2026

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Wrote that the post-war international system is being shaken and closer EU cooperation is a key variable for Iceland's interests.
Argued that closer EU security and defence cooperation could strengthen Iceland's resilience and strategic options.

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Iceland referendum on EU talks tests oligarch influence and rural power

Voters decide Saturday whether to restart membership negotiations paused in 2013. Professor Thorvaldur Gylfason warns business elites and fishing interests are funding a well-resourced No campaign with links to a Russian-connected Swiss lawyer.

Marek Jankowski26 August 20268 min read

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Iceland votes on restarting EU talks as geopolitics shifts

A referendum on 29 August will decide whether Reykjavik resumes accession negotiations suspended since 2013, with polls showing a narrow majority for talks but a majority against actual membership.

Sofia Marchetti20 August 20268 min read

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