Iceland has rejected a government push to reopen European Union membership talks, with voters choosing to maintain the country’s relationship through the European Economic Area. Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir said the result showed Icelanders remain comfortable with the current EEA agreement.

Opponents defeat measure on restarting EU talks for first time since 2008 by margin of 52.8% to 47.2%, in blow to left-leaning government

Iceland has rejected the government’s proposal to hold accession talks with the European Union, public broadcaster RUV reported on Sunday with only a small number of…