Iceland is divided over whether to restart talks on joining the European Union, with security concerns, control over fishing rights, and rising living costs shaping the debate. The question of EU membership has split the nation, pitting those who see closer ties with Europe as a way to address security worries against those who fear losing control of the country's fishing waters, a vital economic asset. Rising living costs have intensified the discussion, as Icelanders weigh whether EU integration would ease the financial burden on households. Security, fishing rights, and household finances have each become a point of contention, complicating any move toward closer European integration. No formal decision has been announced on whether to resume accession talks, leaving the country's next step open.