Iceland rejects EU accession talks in referendum after divisive campaign

Well-funded no camp prevails, winning 52.8% of votes and gaining plaudits from Eurosceptic figures across Europe

• Analysis: Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendum

Voters in Iceland have ⁠rejected ⁠the government’s proposal ​to hold ⁠accession talks with ⁠the ​European Union after a closely fought campaign that has divided the country.

After a long and anxious night for those on both sides of the debate, the no camp ended up with 52.8% of votes and the yes camp with 47.2%. Voter turnout was high at 82.5%.

Reuters and Agence France-Presse contributed to this story.