Why is Iceland not in the EU?

Answer 1

Most people voted "NO!" There have been several votings, but the majority says no and so therefore they are not a member. People just don't want to and a lot of counties who says yes regret it afterwards.

Answer 2

They've never applied to join.

Although Iceland joined the European Free Trade Association in 1970, Iceland did not join the European Union mostly because they would have lost some control over their territorial waters and fishing resources.

Answer 3

Many factors, here are a few;

The people of Iceland have a strong sense of patriotism, most feel that joining the EU will risk our independence. For a nation that endured hundreds of years of isolation and oppression surrendering our freedom to the EU is a big no-go.

The economy of Iceland has managed to hold itself together so far without joining the EU. Seeing the problems the euro faces in southern Europe these days doesn't help in convincing the Icelanders to start using the euro.

Iceland would lose many trading benefits it has gained over the years with nations like the United States and Canada. Joining the EU would mean a complete overhaul of our trading system, something Icelanders are not very keen to do.

These are only a few of the many reasons Iceland is not a part of the EU and will doubtfully be in the near future.

Answer 4

This is a question every reasonable Norwegian ask themselves, but the answer to this is very tricky. Norway is member of both EEA (The European Economic Area) and SA (The Schengen Agreement). Through these agreements they are bound to the laws made by EU (Europian Union), but their voices are not heard during the process of creating such laws and rules. Hence it is utterly strange that Norway is not a member of EU. The problem is that Norwegians in general have the farmer mentality; they don't like change. Most people follow ideals of the most influential party called "Arbeiderpartiet" (Workingclass party). This party does not like change, hence the people follow them like sheep and don't question that!

Answer 5

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Answer 6

Because that is what the Swiss decided themselves. Switzerland has always thrived on being a byword for neutrality an non-alignment to any group of countries. Moreover, their banking system thrived on guaranteeing absolute discretion in banking affairs and full protection in this of national banking laws.

By now however, Switzerland has discovered that in order not to become an international outcast, it has to become more open about its banking relations. Plus, it has discovered the many economic benefits of associating itself more closely with the EU. While still wanting to remain neutral and unaligned, it has opted to profit from those EU trade benefits and gotten them - but on the condition that Switzerland will not allow itself to remain a safe haven for EU fiscal refugees.

Answer 7

It has something to do with the fishing sector of the economy strongly resisting Iceland joining the EU.

Answer 8

They voted about it and the citizens decided to stay out.

Answer 9

Neither countries want to join it. There are over 50 countries in Europe. Only 27 are members of the organisation known as the European Union.

Answer 10

because they dont have cheese!!