Iceland to apply for EU membership
Iceland’s Parliament narrowly voted to apply for membership in the European Union – 33 for and 27 against, the AP reports.
Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir wants to submit a membership application to the EU by the end of the month.
A final decision to join the bloc would need approval by Icelanders in a referendum.
Iceland’s banking sector and currency collapsed and the volcanic island became an early casualty of the global economic crisis. The disaster forced Icelanders to consider giving up some of the nation’s cherished independence and seek the shelter, and restrictions, of European Union membership.
I almost feel sorry for the Icelanders.
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