Iceland states it could potentially join the European Union within eighteen months, a significant development following recent discussions. Lajme Gazeta Express reported on March 12, 2026, at 3:20 PM, detailing this prospect. If Icelanders approve a restart of negotiations with the EU during their August 29th referendum, the nation could potentially displace Montenegro as the leading candidate for accession to the bloc.
According to the Icelandic chief diplomat, speaking to POLITICO, this scenario is possible. The Foreign Minister, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, indicated that Iceland could finalize accession talks with the EU within “one and a half years,” ultimately achieving its status as the twenty-eighth member. This projection was relayed to Gazeta Express.
Iceland is preparing to hold a referendum on August 29th to reactivate its paused efforts toward joining the EU. Recent polling data, via Gallup, revealed a close result, with 52 percent of respondents expressing support for the initiative. The potential for Iceland’s accession remains a dynamic situation, closely watched within the Balkan region.
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The Nordic nation of Iceland anticipates the possibility of temporary membership within the European Union for a six-month duration. This potential entry follows recent conversations and a report publ