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Most Icelanders Do Not Trust Government To Handle Bank Sale
The majority of respondents to a poll conducted by Maskína do not trust the government to handle the sale of Íslandsbanki, Vísir reports. As reported, Íslandsbanki has been owned by the Icelandic treasury since the wake of the 2008 financial crash, but…
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Most Trust Towards Social Democrat Chair
The largest portion of respondents to a new poll from Prósent said they place the most trust in Social Democrat chair Kristrún Frostadóttir (above), Fréttablaðið reports, with 25.4% overall saying they trust her the most. In second place was Prime Minister and…
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Government Would Fall If Elections Were Held Today
A new poll from Þjóðarpúls Gallup shows that the parties in the ruling coalition–the Left-Greens, the Independence Party and the Progressive Party–would only win about 47% of the vote if elections were held today, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]It’s only one week until Iceland…
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Most Icelanders Support Rent Control And Caps
A new survey conducted by Maskína for the Association of Renters in Iceland shows broad political support for rent control and rental caps, Kjarninn reports. Those who identify with the right wing, and those who are property owners, were less likely to…
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Poll: Pirates May Double City Council Seats, Conservatives Halved
According to a poll conducted by Prósent for Fréttablaðið from May 5th through 9th, this Saturday’s municipal elections could show big changes happening in Reykjavík City Hall. [su_pullquote]It’s AMA (Ask Me Anything) time, this Friday, May 13th! You can get in on…
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Most Icelanders Unhappy With Íslandsbanki Sale, Believe Law Was Broken
68% of those who participated in a new poll from Gallup on the subject of the controversial sale of 22.5% of Íslandsbanki believe the law was broken, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]If you appreciate our journalism, join our High Five Club. As well as…
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Reykjavík Elections Poll: Independence Party Losses Are Progressive Party’s Gains
A new poll from Prósent shows some significant movement in party support from the 2018 city council elections in Reykjavík. [su_pullquote]If you appreciate our journalism, join our High Five Club. As well as helping us to keep the lights on, we’ve got…
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New Poll: Government Fallen, Large Swings In Party Support
A new poll conducted by Prósent for Fréttablaðið shows that if elections were held today, the current ruling coalition–led by the Left-Greens with the Independence Party and the Progressive Party–would not win enough seats to hold a majority. Some opposition parties have…
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Poll: Pirates, Progressives And Left-Greens See Rise In Support In Reykjavík City Council
A new poll from Þjóðarpúls Gallup shows that while the Independence Party remains strongest, three parties have seen a significant rise in support since Reykjavík City Council elections in 2018. [su_pullquote]You can now order First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid’s new book…
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Gallup: Largest Portion Of Icelanders Favour Joining The European Union
A new poll from Gallup shows the highest level of support for Iceland joining the European Union in 12 years. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the press, and a presale copy of First Lady Eliza Reid’s new book![/su_pullquote]…
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Poll: Little Movement In Party Support Between Months
A new poll from Gallup shows very little movement in terms of individual party support, but support for the ruling coalition has been declining gradually since the 2021 general elections. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so…
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New Year’s Resolutions Waning In Popularity Amongst Icelanders
A new poll from Maskína indicates that holding New Year’s resolutions is waning in popularity overall, but maintains popularity with specific demographics. [su_pullquote]You can now take walking tours of Reykjavík with Grapevine crewmembers Valur, Pollý and Bjartmar. Click here for more details.[/su_pullquote]…
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Support For Government Decreases From Last Month, Opposition Sees A Boost
A new poll from Gallup shows support for the ruling coalition decline from last month, while some opposition parties saw a modest rise in support. [su_pullquote]Order our new Valentine’s Day box before February 7th – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] 10,911 people were…
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Support For #MeToo Movement Varies Greatly By Party Affiliation, Age And Gender
According to a new poll conducted by Maskína, support for the #MeToo movement varies greatly amongst respondents depending on their party affiliation, age and gender, Kjarninn reports. [su_pullquote]Order our new Valentine’s Day box before February 7th – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] The…
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Poll: Majority Of Icelanders Want To Limit Or Ban Fireworks
A new poll from Prósent shows some interesting demographic differences when it comes to the public use of fireworks. [su_pullquote]Become a member of the Grapevine’s YouTube channel for early access to our videos – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] The poll was conducted…
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Older, Wealthier Conservatives Happiest Of All With Iceland’s New Government
According to a new poll conducted by Prósent, members of the Independence Party, those aged 65 and older, and those earning 800,000 ISK per month or more are the happiest of all with Iceland’s new government. [su_pullquote]You can now take walking tours…
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First Poll Since Election: Contrasts With Election Results; Election Committee Still Out
A new poll from Market and Media Research, conducted from October 12th through 18th, shows some interesting contrasts with the results of the September 25th general elections. Meanwhile, the committee that was tasked with investigating the Northwest District’s mishandling of ballots has…
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Poll: Largest Share Of Those Polled Want Katrín Jakobsdóttir To Continue As Prime Minister
A new poll from Maskína, which asked respondents which party chairs they would most like to see be Iceland’s next prime minister, showed the greatest portion of those polled overwhelmingly choosing Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Iceland’s current Prime Minister and chair of the Leftist-Greens,…
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Gallup: Significant Movement In Party Support Days Before Election Day
A Þjóðarpúls Gallup poll conducted for RÚV from September 13th to 19th shows that the ruling coalition—led by the Left-Greens with the Independence Party and the Progressive Party—would only win 30 of the 63 seats in Iceland’s Parliament if elections were held…
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Poll: Largest Portion Want Current Government To Continue
According to a new poll conducted for Fréttablðið from September 13th through September 16th, the largest share of potential voters asked what Iceland’s next government should be say they want the current one—led by the Left-Greens with the Independence Party and the…
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Gallup: Current Government Holding By Slimmest Possible Majority
There have been some significant shifts in party support between August and September, according to a new poll from Þjóðarpúls Gallup, RÚV reports. Amongst these is that the current ruling coalition—comprised of the Left-Greens, the Independence Party and the Progressive Party—would hold…
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Largest Portion Of Icelanders Believes Country Accepts Too Few Refugees
A new poll from Market and Media Research asked Icelanders whether they believe too many, too few or just enough refugees are granted asylum in Iceland. The largest share—39%—believe Iceland accepts too few, but there are stark differences when these demographics are…
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MMR: Current Government Would Fall If Elections Were Held Today
The ruling coalition—led by the Left-Greens with the support of the Independence Party and the Progressive Party—enjoys the support of the majority of Icelandic voters, but would still not win enough seats to comprise a majority in Parliament if elections were held…