On October 15, 2024, Iceland’s Prime Minister, Bjarni Benediktsson, met with President Halla Tómasdóttir to formally submit the resignation of his government. The President accepted the resignation and requested that Benediktsson’s administration continue as a caretaker government until a new government is formed following the upcoming parliamentary elections on November 30. This step is part of Iceland’s political process, allowing for the transition of power while maintaining government stability. The caretaker role ensures that essential governance and administrative functions will continue uninterrupted during this period of transition.