Yeah this is true, its been voted against twice but its still something a good portion of us want, myself included. While we do have access to a lot of the good stuff from the EU, we also already basically follow all their rules and orders too, we’re just not allowed to vote on it… AFAIK if Iceland joins, that would leave only Norway and Lichtenstein left in the EEA agreement. Might as well have both of us join the EU too imo. There are both downsides and upsides to joining of course, personally would like to see it happen.
It’s also worth noting that the votes were held in 1972 and 1994. That last one was ~31 years ago. A decent chunk of people have since been born, grown up, and had a say in a lot of other things since then.
Here in Sweden we had a referendum about switching over to the Euro back in 2003. I remember this, but I was in like third grade at the time, so I didn’t get a say. Now as an adult, if we had one today I think I’d vote yes.
Personally I don’t think it’s reasonable to say “we voted on this 50 years ago and decided it’s a no.” Like yeah, Sweden voted against the Euro 23 years ago, sure, but I didn’t vote. Would the vote be held again today, would it still be a no?
You’re right that populations and opinions change, but I think I remember reporting about more recent opinion polls suggesting it’s still more than 70% “no”. It’s a shame, I would like it if Norway joins, but I just think it’s still unlikely to happen.
Yeah this is true, its been voted against twice but its still something a good portion of us want, myself included. While we do have access to a lot of the good stuff from the EU, we also already basically follow all their rules and orders too, we’re just not allowed to vote on it… AFAIK if Iceland joins, that would leave only Norway and Lichtenstein left in the EEA agreement. Might as well have both of us join the EU too imo. There are both downsides and upsides to joining of course, personally would like to see it happen.
It’s also worth noting that the votes were held in 1972 and 1994. That last one was ~31 years ago. A decent chunk of people have since been born, grown up, and had a say in a lot of other things since then.
Here in Sweden we had a referendum about switching over to the Euro back in 2003. I remember this, but I was in like third grade at the time, so I didn’t get a say. Now as an adult, if we had one today I think I’d vote yes.
Personally I don’t think it’s reasonable to say “we voted on this 50 years ago and decided it’s a no.” Like yeah, Sweden voted against the Euro 23 years ago, sure, but I didn’t vote. Would the vote be held again today, would it still be a no?
You’re right that populations and opinions change, but I think I remember reporting about more recent opinion polls suggesting it’s still more than 70% “no”. It’s a shame, I would like it if Norway joins, but I just think it’s still unlikely to happen.
I’ve been to Norway and I love it. I really hope your country will join the EU one day. 🇪🇺 We’re all stronger together!