European Commission backs Iceland bid to join EU

The European Commission today recommended the launch of EU membership negotiations with Iceland.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2010 - 12:59

The European Commission today recommended the launch of EU membership negotiations with Iceland.

The final decision will be made by EU leaders, but today’s formal commission “opinion” endorsing the idea comes seven months after the Icelandic government submitted a membership application.

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