Iceland is debating whether to join the European Union

The small nation is considering closer ties with Europe, but voters are split on the idea.

Iceland is thinking about joining the European Union (EU). The EU is a group of many European countries that work together on trade and laws. This is a big deal for Iceland, and the people living there are not sure how they feel about it. There is a lot of talk about holding a public vote, called a referendum, to decide if the country should start talks to join the EU. Supporters hope this move will bring Iceland closer to its European neighbors. Why is this happening now? Many people point to what is going on in the world. Some say that politics in the United States, specifically under Do…