Event

Iceland’s EU referendum: Implications for EU enlargement and Arctic security

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses Iceland’s EU referendum and its implications for EU enlargement.

Iceland’s referendum on EU membership comes at a time of growing geopolitical competition in the Arctic and renewed debate over European enlargement. The outcome could shape Iceland’s future strategic orientation and regional partnerships. These questions also have wider implications for European security, cohesion and integration.

This event discusses:

• What does Iceland’s referendum reveal about attitudes towards European integration?
• How could the result affect future EU enlargement efforts?
• What implications could the vote have for Arctic security and stability?
• How are shifting geopolitical dynamics affecting Iceland’s strategic choices?
• What would closer EU integration mean for Iceland’s relationships with its partners?
• What does the referendum mean for the future direction of Europe?

Speakers

Event chaired by Katja Bego. More speakers to be confirmed.

Katja Bego – Senior Research Fellow, Europe Programme, Chatham House

Minna Ålander – Associate Fellow, Europe Programme

Sébastien Maillard – Associate Fellow, Europe Programme

Hallgrimur Oddsson – Founder & Director, EU-Iceland relations think tank