Icelandic politics

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Iceland's PM dissolves ruling coalition, citing infighting

Benediktsson said fresh parliamentary elections are expected to take place on 30 November, if President Halla Tómasdóttir accepts his motion to dissolve parliament.

13/10/2024

Europe News

Iceland elects businesswoman as president

Tómasdóttir was elected to the largely ceremonial post with 34.3%, defeating a former prime minister, Katrin Jakobsdottir, who gained 25.2%.

02/06/2024

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Iceland's women went on strike. How does Europe compare for equal pay?

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Iceland's prime minister joined women striking recently for better pay. But the country's gender pay gap is narrower than elsewhere in Europe.

09/11/2023

Iceland

Iceland's PM joins strike for women in 'equality paradise'

Tens of thousands of women are striking in Europe's 'equality paradise', including their prime minister, but why?

24/10/2023

Culture news

Iceland Prime Minister finds creating crime pays in debut novel

Can politicians really be creative? Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir on her debut crime thriller, gender parity and embracing one's creative drive

16/12/2022

My Europe Series

Foiled terror plot sparks calls for gun law reform in peaceful Iceland

While gun violence is rare, an alleged terrorist plot and three recent shootings have rocked peaceful Iceland.

07/10/2022

Iceland

Iceland's coalition agrees to govern for four more years

September's election saw the ruling left-right coalition increase their absolute majority in Iceland's parliament.

29/11/2021

Iceland

Iceland's coalition government set to retain power after election

The ruling parties won 37 seats altogether, gaining two from the last election.

26/09/2021

Iceland

COVID, climate and... fresh EU talks? Iceland's election explained

Germany's is really the only election in town this weekend. But, if you fancy going against the mainstream, here's everything you need to know about Iceland's parliamentary poll.

25/09/2021

Iceland

Well-being agenda: does this spell the end for GDP?

Iceland, Scotland and New Zealand leaders team up on social priorities

04/12/2019

My Europe Series

What can Iceland teach Europe about gender equality?

Recent developments in the news have shown that equal rights and opportunities for women, let alone basic respect for their bodies, is a battle that has yet to be won, even in what we thought were mor

23/02/2018

My Europe Series

Iceland's recipe for gender parity

Lauded as the world leader in gender parity, Iceland is reaping the harvest of a decades-long struggle to give women a fairer deal.

23/02/2018

My Europe Series

How equal are Europe's men and women?

_Insiders_ talks to Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality. How is Europe doing on gender parity?

23/02/2018

Iceland

Iceland's Left-Green opposition leader becomes next PM

Katrin Jakobsdottir has become Iceland's new prime minister after her Left-Green Movement reached a coalition deal

30/11/2017

Iceland

Voters go for change and lean towards the Left in general election

Now begins the tough talking - Iceland voters wait to see if Left will get a chance to form a government

30/10/2017

Iceland

Iceland's ruling conservatives weakened in snap vote

A left-leaning coalition may have more luck forming a government.

29/10/2017

Iceland

Outcome unclear after first results in Iceland election

Mood on the Nordic island favours change after a year of disappointment and distrust

28/10/2017

Iceland

Pirates set to make big gains but not enough to take over Iceland

Iceland’s anti-establishment Pirate Party is set to make significant gains in the country’s parliamentary elections, but not as big as previously predicted.

30/10/2016

World News

Icelanders vote in parliamentary election

Polls show the opposition, led by the anti-establishment Pirate Party, could topple the centre-right coalition.

29/10/2016

Iceland

Iceland's radical Pirate party senses victory in parliamentary poll

Iceland ‘s anti-establishment Pirate Party is on course to either win or finish second in the country’s parliamentary elections on Saturday.

28/10/2016