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Alberta’s “no” to separation hands PM Mark Carney a unity win

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Europe News

Sunday elections in Krakow yield two rival candidates for mayor

In May, a grassroots initiative in Krakow led to a referendum that ousted the then mayor, Aleksander Miszalski which set a nationwide precedent. On Sunday, Krakow voted again and it is now clear who will face off in the second round.

28 September 2026

Europe News

How neutral should Switzerland be? Voters deliver decisive verdict

Supporters of the proposal, led by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), argued that Switzerland had moved too close to the European Union and NATO, particularly since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

27 September 2026

Europe News

Swiss expected to shun writing stricter neutrality in constitution

Switzerland's traditional position is one of well-armed military neutrality, but Russia's war in Ukraine reopened questions over its non-engagement in foreign conflicts.

24 September 2026

The Cube

Does Le Pen want to hold a Frexit vote if she becomes president?

The National Rally politician was once a keen proponent of a vote for France to leave the EU, following in the UK's footsteps.

17 September 2026

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English village votes to 'secede' from UK over asylum centre plan

Residents of Piddington, an Oxfordshire village, have voted for symbolic independence from the UK in protest against plans to house more than 1,000 migrants at a nearby former military base.

16 September 2026

Europe News

EU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland's referendum

Senior EU officials are downplaying the negative effect of Iceland's referendum as ministers meet in Dublin to keep enlargement momentum going for candidate countries, while discussions on democratic safeguards are ongoing and national elections loom.

4 September 2026

EU.XL

Why so many countries want to join the EU, except Europe’s richest

Nine candidate countries are racing to get into the European Union. Three of Europe’s wealthiest democracies are doing everything they can to stay out. Is the EU’s pull weaker on the continent’s richest?

3 September 2026

The Cube

How inaccurate claims may have affected Iceland's EU referendum

The Icelandic EU referendum raised a number of important issues for voters, but also a series of unclear claims.

2 September 2026

EU.XL

Iceland said ‘No’ to EU membership talks. What does it mean?

Icelanders voted to keep their stalled EU membership bid on ice, dealing a blow to Brussels' post-Ukraine enlargement drive. Watch the video!

2 September 2026

Europe News

The EU gave Iceland the silent treatment. It didn't work, again

Brussels stayed mostly silent during Iceland's referendum campaign, which ended with 52.8% voting against resuming EU accession talks, echoing its muted response to Brexit a decade earlier.

1 September 2026

Europe News

Iceland’s 'no' vote deals a blow to Brussels’ security pitch

Iceland rejected reopening EU membership, dealing a blow to Brussels' hope that security fears could draw wealthy neighbours closer to the bloc.

EU.XL

Why does the EU want to enlarge? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Iceland has voted against reopening EU membership talks, with 52.8 percent rejecting the government's proposal. This comes as the EU wants to expand and strengthen unity. But why does the EU want to enlarge? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Europe News

Relief and sorrow in Iceland as EU membership talks referendum fails

The result of the referendum has also been hailed by right-wing figures from across the UK and France.

World News

Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to rewrite constitution and boost presidential powers

Voters in military-ruled Guinea-Bissau, after a coup, vote on Sunday in a referendum to boost presidential powers before elections to restore civilian rule, a process mired in controversy.

Europe News

Iceland: Neck and neck referendum rejects EU membership talks

Iceland's relationship with Brussels will not fundamentally change. The country already participates in the European Economic Area and the passport-free Schengen zone, and both arrangements stay intact.

Europe News

Iceland EU referendum: 'No' vote has almost unassailable 52.5% lead

Iceland's EU referendum is on a knife-edge as rural constituencies are leaning decisively for 'No' while Reykjavík's two constituencies lean solidly 'Yes' with just one constituency left to announce results.