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Iceland's rejection of EU accession talks is described as a setback for the bloc

Iceland has rejected opening accession talks with the European Union, and an expert calls the decision a blow to the bloc. No immediate economic or security consequence is reported.

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The decision limits near-term EU enlargement and signals political friction over further integration.

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