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The Consulate provides Icelandic citizens with various consular services, such as the issuance of emergency passports, voting, and assistance in emergency situations, requiring official involvement.

Human Rights & Equality

Iceland Joins the United Nations Human Rights Council

Jan 19, 2025

On January 1, 2025, Iceland officially took its seat as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term, which will run until the end of 2027.This marks a pivotal moment for Iceland, as the nation assumes a vital role in advancing human rights globally. Reflecting on this significant responsibility, Thorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, stated:

Elections

New Government Takes Office in Iceland on 21 December 2024

Jan 1, 2025

A coalition government formed by the Social Democratic Alliance, the Liberal Reform Party, and the People’s Party officially took office on 21 December 2024. The new administration is led by Kristrún Frostadóttir, chairperson of the Social Democratic Alliance, who assumes the role of Prime Minister. The State Council, presided over by the President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, convened to mark this transition.

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