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Several Absentee Ballots Not Delivered To Tally Stations
A delivery containing up to 25 absentee votes for the Alþingi election last November was not transferred to its corresponding tally station. As reported by mbl.is, the votes — which should have been counted in the South West constituency — were found…
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Government Formation Likely To Happen Before New Year
On December 11, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, leader of Viðreisn (the Liberal Reform Party), said in conversation with RÚV that a new government is likely to be formed by the end of 2024. Since the election on November 30, Samfylkingin (the Social Democratic…
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Kristrún Frostadóttir Begins Formal Government Formation
Since receiving the presidential mandate, Samfylkingin (Social Democratic Alliance) Leader Kristrún Frostadóttir has formally commenced forming a government in conjunction with Viðreisn (Liberal Reform) and Flokkur fólksins (People’s Party). On December 3, Kristrún called Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir and Inga Sæland, leaders of…
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Parliamentary Election Results, Social Democrats On Top
Icelandic voters cast their ballots on November 30 in a snap election ushered in by Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson’s decision to break parliament last October. The Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) ended up winning the majority of votes cast, totalling 20.8% and 15…
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Elections Possibly Delayed By Weather
The weather forecast for November 30, is expected to bring about poor travel conditions in various parts of the country, hindering voting on election day. Heavy blizzards are expected in East Iceland, with snowstorms hitting the North, Northwest Iceland and the Westfjords.…
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National Electoral Commission Meets Over Blizzard Forecast For Election Day
Heavy blizzard conditions are forecast for East Iceland on election day. The National Electoral Commission is meeting with district electoral committees today to decide whether and how to respond, as it is permitted to postpone elections if necessary, reports RÚV. The weather…