Iceland's EU Ambitions: A Test of National Identity and Economic Pragmatism Icelanders head to the polls on Saturday to decide whether to reopen membership negotiations with the European Union.
The decision has far reaching implications for their country's economic prospects and national identity.
On the surface, this referendum appears to be a straightforward vote on EU accession, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a complex web of motivations, fears, and uncertainties.