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Published on:
January 1, 2025
New Government Takes Office in Iceland on 21 December 2024
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.
Members of the New Government
Here is the composition of the newly formed cabinet:
- Prime Minister: Kristrún Frostadóttir (Social Democratic Alliance)
- Minister for Foreign Affairs: Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir (Liberal Reform Party Chairperson)
- Minister of Social Affairs and Housing: Inga Sæland (People’s Party Chairperson)
- Minister of Industries: Hanna Katrín Friðriksson (Liberal Reform Party)
- Minister of Culture, Innovation, and Higher Education: Logi Einarsson (Social Democratic Alliance)
- Minister of Justice: Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir (Liberal Reform Party)
- Minister of Education and Children: Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir (People’s Party)
- Minister of Transport and Local Government: Eyjólfur Ármannsson (People’s Party)
- Minister of the Environment, Energy, and Climate: Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson (Social Democratic Alliance)
- Minister of Health: Alma D. Möller (Social Democratic Alliance)
- Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs: Daði Már Kristófersson (Liberal Reform Party)
Coalition Agreement Signed
The leaders of the three coalition parties — the Social Democratic Alliance, the Liberal Reform Party, and the People’s Party — have signed an agreement outlining the policy platform for the new government. This coalition reflects a balance of diverse priorities, emphasizing collaboration in addressing the nation’s economic, social, and environmental challenges.
The new government ushers in a period of shared leadership and a commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and progress for Iceland.
