Trump’s Greenland Threats Cast Shadow on Iceland’s EU Vote

Iceland held a referendum on whether to resume long-stalled negotiations to join the European Union, with voters weighing the country’s security and economic future. The vote took place amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated interest in controlling Greenland, which lies close to Iceland and is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Supporters said closer ties with the EU could provide political protection, economic stability, and stronger regional cooperation. Opponents warned that membership could threaten Iceland’s control over its valuable fishing waters and reduce national sovereignty.