“I hope the neighbors won’t be too upset”

The European Movement and Young Europeans launched their campaign headquarters in Reykjavik on Tuesday, located at Garðastræti in the Vesturbær district. The space is intended to serve as a hub for supporters of the "yes" vote in the upcoming national referendum.

Magnús Árni Skjöld Magnússon, chairman of the European Movement, inaugurated the center. He noted the significant public interest, with people gathering outside the venue. "I hope the neighbors won't be too upset about this," he remarked, referencing the lively atmosphere.

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There are people out on the street, people can't get in. The attendance is so good and this is happening here on the street corner. I hope the neighbors won't be too upset about this.

The campaign center is designed not for phone banking, but as a welcoming place for individuals who support the nation voting "yes" in the August 29 referendum. "People can come and have coffee with us and talk to us about the campaign, and if you want to discuss the issues and so on, there's hot coffee here and people available to talk," Magnús explained.

Attendees at the opening included Ingileif Friðriksdóttir, an assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and María Rut Kristinsdóttir, a member of the Viðreisn party in parliament. The referendum concerns Iceland's relationship with Europe, with the campaign center aiming to foster discussion and support for a "yes" outcome.

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People can come and have coffee with us and talk to us about the campaign, and if you want to discuss the issues and so on, there's hot coffee here and people available to talk.