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Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Cod, EU and Iceland

 


                                    Photo from Can fish have regional accents? These cod do, scientists say


A few thoughts about Iceland's referendum.

Let's have a look at the past, so we can understand better the present (and the future).

There have been 3 Cod wars between Iceland and UK [ Cod wars podcast ]

Today, Iceland has its own currency and thus flexibility. The country is in the Schengen agreement - hence it benefits by free traveling of people within Schengen.

They have a thriving economy and high standards of living.

So, why would they wish to join EU? 

Ireland has suffered by the decreasing fish quotas (more details, here).

Probably, Icelanders can see this...