The EU Referendum Tensions Spill Over in Iceland's Vote The early returns from Iceland's European Union membership referendum indicate a slim lead for the "yes" camp – at least for now. With 51.
2% of voters supporting resumed talks on EU membership, it's premature to assume this is the endgame. Only about 87,000 ballots have been counted out of 270,000 eligible voters.
The pro EU coalition has long argued that membership would boost Iceland's economy, but opponents counter with concerns over sovereignty and cultural identity.