A new Gallup poll shows a narrow majority of Icelandic voters oppose restarting European Union accession talks ahead of a Saturday referendum, a shift from earlier surveys that had put supporters slightly ahead. The August 24-27 survey of 4,583 people found 51.6% against holding talks with Brussels and 48.4% in favour, while an earlier Maskina poll reported by Visir had shown 51.3% support against 48.7% opposition. The ballot would only reopen negotiations suspended in 2013; any eventual membership deal would require a second referendum. Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir has framed the vote as a now-or-never moment, saying a No result would put EU speculation aside. Rising living costs and the war in Ukraine have revived debate over membership, while opponents emphasize fishing sovereignty and national control. Iceland already participates in the European Economic Area, Schengen and EFTA and is a NATO member, but EU membership would give it a direct say in EU institutions, entry into the customs union and the option to adopt the euro.