Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in

No Comment Video. Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 30/08/2026 - 13:00 GMT+2 Icelanders react as voters reject a proposal to restart European Union accession talks in a closely contested referendum. Icelanders gathered in Reykjavik to follow the results of a referendum on whether to restart European Union accession talks, with both supporters and opponents celebrating as the vote count progressed. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Footage shows “Yes” campaign supporters cheering and dancing as early results gave them an initial lead. Foreign Minister Thorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir was also seen greeting supporters. On the opposing side, “No” campaign supporters gathered to watch the results, cheering and celebrating as the final outcome became clearer. The proposal was ultimately rejected, with 52.8% voting against restarting EU negotiations and 47.2% in favour, according to Iceland's national broadcaster RUV. Reykjavik was the only area where a majority backed the proposal. European Union Iceland Icelandic politics Europe Top stories Now playing Next Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in Now playing Next Music, lights and drones: Uzbekistan celebrates 35 years of independence Now playing Next Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 30th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Lausanne Grand Slam 2026: Switzerland Celebrates a Historic Judo Day Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 30th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 29th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout Now playing Next US and Venezuela strike huge oil deal Now playing Next At least 37 killed in Russian strike on warehouse in Bucha Now playing Next Iceland goes to the polls in high-stakes EU referendum Now playing Next Number of missing in Nepal floods rises to nearly 3,000 Now playing Next Iceland votes 'No' to reopening EU accession talks, official count confirms Now playing Next Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest for first crossing in six years Now playing Next Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close race Now playing Next Kazakhstan’s government steps down as newly elected Kurultai holds first session ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency No Comment Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war No Comment Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions No Comment Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared Uzbekistan Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president outlines plans for next decade Europe News At least 37 killed after Russian strike sparks major fire and explosions at a warehouse in Bucha wellbeing ‘I’m free’: How VR therapy helped a schizophrenia patient silence 27 years of voices Sport Lausanne Grand Slam 2026 Opens with Inclusive Judo Venezuela US strikes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says Europe News Iceland goes to the polls in high-stakes EU referendum Nepal Number of missing in Nepal floods rises to nearly 3,000 as UNICEF says 17,000 children need aid Culture news Céline Dion concerts: Canadian star returns to Paris after six years away from the stage ADVERTISEMENT Culture news Thieves buy tickets before plundering necklace worth millions from Vienna museum Climate Extreme heat splits Italy: over 44C in the south, heavy downpours in the north Made in Europe Skyrocketing windmills: The world’s tallest wind power plant is going to dwarf the Eiffel tower Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Dog Stars' - A smouldering Jacob Elordi can't save us Europe News Fight for water: Dried-up lakes and mass fish deaths at one of Hungary's largest fish farms Culture news Kyiv theatre turns Homer’s Odyssey into a story of war and return Europe News Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine as warehouses burn No Comment Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT