What to know about Iceland's vote on whether to restart talks to join the EU

Iceland will vote Saturday on whether to restart accession talks to join the European Union, a decision shaped by fears and benefits tied to sovereignty, security, and the euro. The debate comes amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s earlier comments about “Greenland,” including repeatedly calling it Iceland, which some Icelanders say intensified anxiety that the U.S. could seek control and leave Iceland next. Supporters of EU membership argue integration offers stability and economic gains, citing Iceland’s role in NATO, the European Economic Area and the Schengen zone already. Opponents contend Iceland won independence from Denmark in 1944 and should keep control of its laws and natural resources.