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Iceland EU Debate Nears Sell-Out Ahead of Referendum

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iceland's upcoming referendum on EU membership is nearing a sell-out event, with only a few seats left for a debate in Harpa concert hall.
  • The debate, titled

Iceland's debate on European Union membership is drawing significant public interest, with an upcoming event in Reykjavik's Harpa concert hall nearly sold out. The debate, scheduled for tonight, is part of the final push before a national referendum on August 29.

Yes to See

— Movement NameThe name of the movement supporting EU membership.

Organized by Paradigm, a group focused on societal discussions with Icelandic and international speakers, the event aims to present arguments both for and against EU accession. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson and Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir, members of the Independence Party, will argue against joining the EU. Representing the 'Yes' side will be Jónas Hagan and Hjálmar Vilhjálmsson, both board members of the recently formed "Yes to See" movement.

Yes to See

— Jónas HaganOne of the speakers arguing for EU membership.

The debate format includes 10-minute opening statements from two speakers on each side. Following these, participants will have a chance to respond to their opponents' arguments. The event will then open for audience questions for 30-40 minutes, concluding with a 5-minute closing statement from each speaker. The entire event is expected to last about two hours without an intermission. Tickets are available for purchase on tix.is.

Yes to See

— Hjálmar VilhjálmssonOne of the speakers arguing for EU membership.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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