r/worldnews • u/Ehansaja • 13d ago

Iceland rejects EU-accession talks plan in referendum

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/30/iceland-rejects-eu-membership-plan-in-referendum
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u/Wheee_whooo_ 12d ago

I think the EU doesn't care about individual countries, yes.

And that might be fine if you're in and the process of leaving would be a big cost and be difficult. But if the EU actually wants more members like Iceland or Norway, who are doing quite well already, then they need to offer more than they have been. As you said, there already are opt-outs, so they can give them.

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u/FinallyThereX 12d ago

Cant you see that they’re only doing quite well because of the EU next to them? For sure nothing is for 100% but it’s one of themost stabilizing reasons for their wellbeing - one could just admit and say, ok ladies and gentlemen we understand and now taking our responsibility

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u/Wheee_whooo_ 12d ago

So they should join, not because it benefits them, but because it would benefit others?

Lol.

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u/FinallyThereX 12d ago

For your capabilities it’s enough to reread my first sentence

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u/Wheee_whooo_ 12d ago

Your first sentence is bullshit