Powerful changes to shake the first geopolitical order from the Russian invasion of Ukraine Business War Donald Trump unleashedWill affect the plan to celebrate Iceland Vote on adhesion with the EU before 2027.
“Before 2027, we would like to see if nation Wants to reopen these negotiations (Gasment). During the official visit to Brussels on Wednesday, Frostatadir was ‘Euronevas’. “My biggest concern is (we can’t) A good discussion about its meaning Open the negotiations, this is a polarized discussion. “
When asked if Iceland would feel safe in the constituency, the Prime Minister said that the country is already “where we are now” and suggested discussions on adhesion They include a wide fan of themes, Trading, economics, financial and culture.
“The EU is not a security alliance, even if it was built,” he said Riam initiative In the constituency, 800,000 million euros. “As part of a vast panorama we have to join the European Union. “But, of course, security is important. We will see a number of changes that can affect the matter in the coming weeks and months.”
Iceland Its first adhesion application was submitted to the EU in 2009 And opened talks with Brussels next year. However, The nomination was withdrawn in 2015. Nevertheless, the island continues as part of the Schengen Space and European Economic Forum (EEE) and its law is closely connected to the rules of the constituency.
The administration of the Frostatter, which adopted the position in December last year, aims to submit to the referendum to re -sending the adhesion negotiations Latest in 2027. His government has also said that a group of independent experts will create a group of independent advantages and disadvantages of accepting the euro.
“When we last went to this process, there was no initial votes that citizens were asked If they want to start this process“Said” Frostatadir. ” I think this is a mistake. “The support of the European Union among Iceland citizens has not stopped growing.
A Brent Company Study released in January showed 45% responders In favor of pasteing the block35% against and 20%. In the meantime, 58% supported the referendum on the restoration of adhesion conversations, and 53% were favorable to accept the new currency.
Under the shadow of Trump
Iceland, like other European countries, feels squeezing the nodes that are currently open in the east Occupation of Russia West of Trump’s disruptive policies. The White House slapped the rich country with less than 400,000 people Basic 10% fee. This means that the “mutual fees” called the “mutual fees” that Trump has imposed on “bad criminals”, which vary in intensity. The “mutual” fees came into effect on Wednesday morning.
A The European Union has touched a 20% rateBrussels considers that “justified or not reliably.” The European Commission wants to find the “negotiation solution” with the Trump administration, but has promised to take hard revenge in the failure of negotiations. The The first round of the opposite actions It will be recognized on Wednesday afternoon.
For its part, Iceland looses a piece of entry. “We are not going to respond with our own fees. We believe in free trade. We are a little economical, ”said Frostatadir in the interview.” We hope that these fees are reduced. “
“Our biggest concern is to increase this now Most of our trade goes to Europe. We move a lot for export and imports. So we will affect our economy for anything that can affect prices and our way of doing business, ”he added.
The Prime Minister said that he would respect ” European Union to step on the acceleratorHe urged the “strength” in front of Washington, but insisted that any opposite should avoid causing pain to the neighbors of the constituency. “We need a clear EU message that respects its main business partners and respects it,” he said. It is important to show the European Union that we are real partners Internal marketThat trade is not affected. “
Frostatadir weighs the threats he raises Trump’s expansion agendaParticularly His notified desire to connect to GreenlandA comprehensive island rich in minerals belonging to the Kingdom of Denmark. Trump does not refuse to reject the use of economic insistence or military force to obtain a Danish -half -territory. “This is a concern, and I will say that it is seriously concerned,” the Prime Minister of Iceland said.
“We are completely the Arctic Country. Arctic is our home. For us, this is not just a concept in international relationships. That is the place where we live. We have very strong relationships with the people of Greenland. So this makes us a lot of concern. “
AdvertisementTensions around Greenland Last week they reached a new pointWhen US Vice President JD Wans and his wife Usha Vans are They visited the territory without being called To the local government. Vans Denmark said He had made a “small investment” in Greenland, and he said that there was a “another way” for the United States to increase his presence on the island.
“Our message to Denmark It is very simple: You don’t have a good job for the people of Greenland, ”said Van’s. They should not be “considered to be respectful” And expressed his support for Greenland’s self -determination. He also gave alarm on the rise of Russia in the Arctic region.
“Small countries like Iceland are thanks to the respect for international law and borders,” he said. Arctic “to be a quiet part. We have always tried to maintain it. However, we cannot be naive about that fact There are many interests in which“.
Within three months, Trump’s attitude to tradeRussia’s war against Greenland and Ukraine They have drown the ties between the EU and the United States. This transition has been trapped in the middle of the country, such as Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom. “Iceland really feeds that Atlantic is that,” the Prime Minister said.
Advertisement“It changes, of course it changes,” he agreed. “That uncertainty is uncomfortable. This is embarrassing for many. “
