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Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir told POLITICO that if Icelanders vote on August 29 to restart accession talks, the country could complete negotiations in about 18 months, but fisheries and a final referendum would remain key hurdles.

A referendum on August 29 will ask Icelanders whether to restart EU accession negotiations.
Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir said negotiations could conclude in about 18 months if talks resume.
Iceland already follows many EU rules as a member of the EEA and Schengen, which could speed up accession.
Fisheries policy is expected to be the main sticking point in talks.
Even if voters approve in August, a final ratification vote would be required after negotiations end.
A recent Gallup poll shows a tight race with 52 percent in favor and 48 percent opposed.

Iceland could rejoin EU talks and join within 18 months, minister says

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