Iceland politics 2024

Social Democrats Surpass PM’s Party In Iceland Election: What’s Next?

Iceland’s political landscape has dramatically shifted after the Social Democratic Alliance, led by Kristrun Frostadottir, emerged victorious in a snap election, overtaking Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson’s Independence Party. The Social Democrats secured 20.8% of the vote, gaining 15 seats in the 63-seat parliament, more than doubling their 2021 result. In...