# Iceland has begun counting votes in a referendum on whether to reopen talks on European Union membership, with the result appearing too close to call. Early results gave the “yes” campaign a narrow lead, but “no” votes moved ahead as counting continued overnight. The referendum would not decide whether Iceland joins the EU, but only whether membership negotiations should resume. A second vote would be needed on any eventual membership deal. The outcome could reopen a debate Iceland abandoned in 2013, when previous EU negotiations were suspended.
Iceland’s EU talks referendum heads for a close finish