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5 Minutes To Explain Why Iceland Might FINALLY Join the EU

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Is Iceland finally ready to join the European Union in 2026? After years of rising economic pressures, Arctic geopolitical competition, and renewed public and political interest, Iceland may be closer than ever to restarting EU accession talks. In this video I quickly break down why the debate is back, how EU membership could affect Iceland’s economy, fishing rights, and currency, and why the Arctic has become a strategic battleground for Europe, the U.S., and Russia.
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