Iceland’s voters shut the door on new EU negotiations. In Sweden, the announcement was followed by analyses covering everything from great-power politics to the influence of cell phones—and now the coverage is drawing harsh criticism.
The Icelanders have refused to resume negotiations on EU membership. The message has prompted the Swedish media to seek explanations for why public opinion shifted—and several analyses have shifted the focus from the election results themselves to the forces surrounding the voters.
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