Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to deliver inaugural policy address to Parliament

Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson is set to deliver his first policy address to Parliament this evening. This address marks a significant moment as it is the inaugural speech from the head of this government.

The session will be followed by discussions involving various members of Parliament including Bjarni Benediktsson and other representatives from across the political spectrum, each set to present their initial remarks. The list of speakers includes Kristrún Frostadóttir, Inga Sæland, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Halldóra Mogensen, Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir, Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Tómas A. Tómasson, Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Andrés Ingi Jónsson, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, and Bergþór Ólason, all presenting their first speeches.

In addition to the policy address, various local issues are also expected to be addressed in the Parliament, highlighting on-going concerns in Icelandic society, including fisheries quotas and city-related safety matters. Other topics of interest include energy matters, environmental warnings, and the debate over the distribution of personal savings, which remains a significant issue within the country.

The coverage aims to provide insights and updates on the main points from the address and the ensuing discussions as they unfold in real-time.