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It's honestly a smart decision. They already have access to the common market just like Norway. Becoming a full member just means being subject to a EU governin
by this_user 18d ago
It's honestly a smart decision. They already have access to the common market just like Norway. Becoming a full member just means being subject to a EU governing body that has proven itself to be largely ineffective and incompetent, sometimes reaching the realm of "outright harmful" with things like Chat Control. Why would you want to be a part of that, especially if you would also be paying for that privilege?
- N19PEDL2 18d agoI would say it’s the other way round: being in the common market means that they are already subjected to EU regulations, without having any representation in the governing bodies however.
- surgical_fire 18d agoI love how people comment very confidently on shit they clearly know nothing about. Iceland is in the EEA. It already has to comply with pretty much all EU regulations (with some exemptions, such as their fishing thing). It is also a part of Schegen, freedom of movement, etc. Unlike other countries, it doesn't get to vote on those regulations, so it doesn't even get the veto power. I honestly think it may make more sense for Iceland to not be a full EU member, the fishing industry may be too important for a fairly small island nation, etc. But it has nothing to do with the reasons you fantasized about.
- rsynnott 18d agoThey are already for practical purposes subject to EU law; joining them would allow them to participate in making it.