Iceland's referendum: Why might they join the EU?

Iceland is set to hold a referendum on August 29 on whether to reopen membership talks with the European Union. The short brief points to the core question behind the vote—how and why Iceland might decide to move toward EU accession again—and flags that the referendum follows ongoing debates about Iceland’s relationship with Europe. The report highlights that Nordics senior breaking news correspondent Stine Jacobsen will cover the key issues surrounding the ballot, including what supporters and opponents typically cite when weighing the benefits and costs of joining.