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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
It has something to do with the fishing sector of the economy strongly resisting Iceland joining the EU.
They voted about it and the citizens decided to stay out.
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.
because they dont have cheese!!
No, because Iceland is not currently part of the EU. Iceland has applied to be a member, however their membership is neither accepted nor declined due to debates over allowing Iceland to enter the EU, mostly due to Iceland's illegal fishing activities such as Whaling. Until Iceland cease their illegal fishing industry, it is very unlikely that Iceland will be part of the EU.
Iceland has not joined the European Union and really has no interest in doing so because of the EU's restrictive fishing regulations. When Iceland went bankrupt in 2008, it saw EU membership as being a bulwark against economic meltdown, but since then, Iceland has recovered and is intentionally letting its EU application flounder.
yes i do think so !
No, not at the current date of 12. July 2009.
Northern Iceland?? Its just Iceland, and it hasn't joined yet, the accession process just begun. If you mean Northern IRELAND, UK , it joined EU within the GB in 1973.
Iceland is a candidate for joining the European Union so it does not have a very long way to go. All that is left is negotiations and talks to allow Iceland to accede. Once Iceland is given the go ahead to accede, however, it could take more than a year to officially join, so Iceland will probably not be in the EU for 2-5 years.
Yes, Iceland and Norway signed an agreement on surrender with the EU that applies to the UK as well. See the related link below.
Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar - 1986 is rated/received certificates of: Iceland:14
At the present time, September 2013, negotiations have stopped. The current government does not want to join. So it is impossible to know when or even if Iceland will join the European Union.
The nation that is furthest west on the continent of Europe is Portugal. However, Iceland is further west but is an island. It has been traditionally part of Europe.
The Nordic countries and Switzerland share similar morals such as views on neutrality. Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland are more closely related because Sweden and Finland are a part of the EU while the other three are a part of their own organization. However, Iceland is an official candidate for admission to the EU, and Norway has put their bid in a few times.
Yes, but they are are not tropical. (of course) Here are some pictures of it: http://eu-fp7-coralfish.net/gallery/mri_cruise_09/mri_cruise_09.php