Norway considers EU membership after Icelandic referendum

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2026-05-12 08:30

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Iceland will hold a referendum in August on launching new EU accession negotiations, which could prompt Norway to reopen the membership debate.
Norway is deeply integrated into the EU through the EEA agreement but is not a full member, causing trade and institutional challenges.
Pro-EU activists in Norway believe now is the right time for a membership debate, while opponents highlight the success of the current cooperation model.