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  • Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir
    Capital RegionReykjavík North
    Iceland[Lower]Independence PartyMember of the Althing

    Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir

    Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir is an Icelandic politician and lawyer who has served as a member of the Althing since 2016. A member of the Independence Party, she previously held cabinet positions as Minister of Justice and Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. Before her parliamentary career, she worked as a journalist, police officer, and legal intern. She is recognized for her academic focus on democratic governance and has been active in party leadership, including serving as the Secretary of the Independence Party from 2015 to 2019.

    Born1990-11-30 · 35 years old

    Birth placeReykjavík, Iceland

    EducationUniversity of Iceland (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws)

    CareerReporter for Morgunblaðið, police officer, legal intern, fisherwoman

  • Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir
    Capital RegionReykjavík North
    Iceland[Lower]Independence PartyMember of the Althing

    Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir

    Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir is an Icelandic politician and lawyer who has served as a member of the Althing for the Independence Party since 2021. Representing the Reykjavík North constituency, she currently chairs the Economic and Trade Committee. Before entering parliament, she worked as a legal representative and served as an assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, focusing on development cooperation and international environmental law. She has been active in the Independence Party since her youth, holding various roles within the party's youth wing and local councils.

    Born1987-12-21 · 38 years old

    EducationIcelandic School of Business, University of Iceland

    CareerLawyer, Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Sigríður Á. Andersen
    IcelandAlthing
    Iceland[Lower]Centre PartyMember of the Althing

    Sigríður Á. Andersen

    Sigríður Á. Andersen is an Icelandic politician and lawyer who has served as a member of the Althing, the Icelandic parliament, since 2015. Previously affiliated with the Independence Party, she transitioned to the Centre Party for the 2024 parliamentary elections. She served as the Minister of Justice from 2017 to 2019, resigning following a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights regarding her judicial appointments. Before her parliamentary career, she worked as a lawyer for the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce and in private practice.

    Born1971-11-21 · 54 years old

    Birth placeIceland

    EducationReykjavik Junior College, University of Iceland

    CareerLawyer at the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce, private practice attorney

  • Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
    IcelandNortheast Constituency
    Iceland[Lower]Centre PartyMember of the Althing

    Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson

    Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is an Icelandic politician who currently serves as a member of the Althing and leader of the Centre Party. He previously served as the Prime Minister of Iceland from 2013 to 2016, becoming the youngest person to hold the office in the history of the Icelandic Republic. A former chairman of the Progressive Party, he founded the Centre Party in 2017. His political career has been marked by his involvement in the InDefence movement, his premiership during the post-financial crisis recovery, and his vocal opposition to European Union integration and certain climate change policies.

    Born1975-03-12 · 51 years old

    Birth placeReykjavík, Iceland

    EducationUniversity of Iceland, University of Copenhagen, University of Cambridge

    CareerNews reporter, President of the Nordic Economics Students' Union, Member of the Reykjavík City Planning Council

  • Pawel Bartoszek
    IcelandReykjavík
    Iceland[Lower]Reform PartyMember of the Althing

    Pawel Bartoszek

    Paweł Bartoszek is a Polish-born Icelandic politician currently serving as a Member of the Althing, representing the Reform Party (Viðreisn). He was first elected to the Icelandic parliament in 2016 and returned to the legislature following the 2024 parliamentary election. In addition to his parliamentary duties, he has served as the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee since 2025 and previously held a seat on the Reykjavík City Council starting in 2018. Bartoszek, who holds a master's degree in mathematics from the University of Iceland, first entered the political sphere through his election to the Constitutional Assembly in 2010.

    Born1980-09-25 · 45 years old

    Birth placePoland

    EducationUniversity of Iceland

    CareerMathematician

  • Kristrún Frostadóttir
    IcelandReykjavík North
    IcelandCabinetSocial Democratic AlliancePrime Minister of Iceland

    Kristrún Frostadóttir

    Kristrún Frostadóttir is an Icelandic politician and economist serving as the Prime Minister of Iceland since December 2024. A member of the Social Democratic Alliance, she has led the party since 2022 and was elected to the Althing in 2021. Before entering politics, she held various roles in the financial sector, including as an economist for the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce and Kvika bank, and worked as a specialist for Morgan Stanley. She holds degrees from the University of Iceland, Yale University, and Boston University.

    BornMay 12, 1988 · 38 years old

    Birth placeReykjavík, Iceland

    EducationReykjavik Junior College, University of Iceland, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, Boston University

    CareerJournalist, bank analyst, economist for the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce, economist for Kvika bank

  • Inga Sæland
    IcelandReykjavík South
    Iceland[Lower]People's PartyMember of the Althing

    Inga Sæland

    Inga Sæland is an Icelandic politician and the founder and leader of the People's Party. Born in Ólafsfjörður, she has served as a member of the Althing since 2017 and currently holds the position of Minister of Education and Children's Affairs. Known for her populist political stance, she advocates for disability rights and poverty reduction while maintaining conservative views on immigration. Before entering politics, she studied law and political science at the University of Iceland and participated in the Icelandic version of The X Factor.

    Born1959-08-03 · 66 years old

    Birth placeÓlafsfjörður, Iceland

    EducationUniversity of Iceland

    CareerLawyer, singer

  • Jón Gnarr
    IcelandReykjavík South
    Iceland[Lower]Reform PartyMember of the Althing

    Jón Gnarr

    Jón Gnarr is an Icelandic politician, actor, and comedian currently serving as a member of the Althing for the Reform Party. He first gained national prominence as a satirical political figure, founding the Best Party and serving as the Mayor of Reykjavík from 2010 to 2014. His political career is characterized by a focus on individual freedom, transparency, and a rejection of traditional establishment politics. Before entering public office, he was a well-known performer and writer in Icelandic media.

    Born1967-01-02 · 59 years old

    Birth placeReykjavík, Iceland

    EducationIceland University of the Arts

    CareerActor, comedian, radio host, creative writer, taxi driver

  • Sigurður Helgi Pálmason
    IcelandSouthern Constituency
    Iceland[Lower]People's PartyMember of the Althing

    Sigurður Helgi Pálmason

    Sigurður Helgi Pálmason is an Icelandic politician currently serving as a member of the Althing. He was elected to the national parliament in the 2024 Icelandic parliamentary election representing the People's Party. He is the son of the well-known Icelandic musician Pálmi Gunnarsson. As a newly elected legislator, he participates in the work of the Althing for the 2024–2028 term, focusing on national policy and the interests of his constituents.

    BornReykjavíik

  • Alma Möller
    Iceland
    IcelandCabinetSocial Democratic AllianceMinister of Health

    Alma Möller

    Alma Dagbjört Möller is an Icelandic doctor and politician currently serving as the Minister of Health. A medical professional by background, she made history in 2018 as the first woman to serve as the Director of Health in Iceland. She gained national prominence for her leadership role in the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management during the COVID-19 pandemic, for which she was awarded the Order of the Falcon. Following her election to the Althing in 2024, she joined the government of Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.

    Born1961-06-24 · 64 years old

    Birth placeSiglufjörður, Iceland

    EducationUniversity of Iceland

    CareerDirector of Health, helicopter doctor for the Icelandic Coast Guard

  • Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]People's PartyMember of the Althing

    Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir

    Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir is an Icelandic politician who has served as a member of the Althing since 2021, representing the People's Party. Born in 1966, she worked as a teacher for much of her career after graduating from the Iceland College of Education in 1994. In late 2024, she was appointed Minister of Education and Children's Affairs, but she resigned from this cabinet position in March 2025 following public disclosure of a past sexual relationship with a minor during her youth.

    Born1966-11-20 · 59 years old

    Birth placeIceland

    EducationReykjavik Women's Gymnasium, Iceland College of Education, University of Iceland

    CareerTeacher, Christian youth leader

  • Eiríkur Björn Björgvinsson
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]Reform PartyMember of the Althing

    Eiríkur Björn Björgvinsson

    Eiríkur Björn Björgvinsson is an Icelandic politician who was elected to the Althing in the 2024 Icelandic parliamentary election. Prior to his national legislative career, he served as the mayor of Akureyri from 2010 to 2018 and as the mayor of Fljótsdalshérað from 2002 to 2010. His earlier professional background includes roles as a youth and sports representative in Egilsstaðabær and Akureyri. Eiríkur holds a degree in physical education and a diploma in management, reflecting his extensive experience in public administration and local governance.

    Born1966-09-06 · 59 years old

    EducationFjölbrautskólinn at Ármúli, Icelandic School of Physical Education, German Sport University Cologne, Icelandic University of Education

    CareerMayor of Akureyri, Mayor of Fljótsdalshérað, youth and sports representative

  • Eyjólfur Ármannsson
    Iceland
    IcelandCabinetPeople's PartyMinister of Infrastructure

    Eyjólfur Ármannsson

    Eyjólfur Ármannsson is an Icelandic politician and lawyer who has served as the Minister of Infrastructure since March 2025. A member of the Althing since 2021 representing the People's Party, he previously held the position of Minister of Transport and Local Government. Before his political career, he worked as a legal advisor for various ministries and regulatory bodies, served as an Assistant Prosecutor for economic crimes, and held positions at DNB and Nordea banks. He holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Iceland and an LL.M. from the University of Pennsylvania.

    Born1969-07-23 · 56 years old

    EducationMenntaskólinn við Sund, University of Iceland, KU Leuven, University of Pennsylvania

    CareerDeputy District Commissioner, legal advisor, Assistant Prosecutor for economic crimes, banker at DNB and Nordea, co-founder of a law firm

  • Grímur Grímsson
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]Reform PartyMember of the Althing

    Grímur Grímsson

    Grímur Grímsson is an Icelandic politician and a member of the Althing, representing the Reform Party (Viðreisn). He was elected to the Icelandic parliament in the 2024 parliamentary election. Prior to his political career, Grímur served as a police officer for 40 years, eventually rising to become the head of the police's central investigation department in February 2021. He transitioned into politics with a focus on advocating for governmental change in Iceland.

    CareerPolice officer, Head of the police's central investigation department

  • Jónína Björk Óskarsdóttir
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]People's PartyMember of the Althing

    Jónína Björk Óskarsdóttir

    Jónína Björk Óskarsdóttir is an Icelandic politician representing the People's Party. She was elected to the Althing in the 2024 Icelandic parliamentary election. Prior to her full election, she served intermittently as a substitute member of parliament starting in 2018. Before her legislative career, she held the position of office manager for the People's Party. She continues to serve as an active member of the Icelandic parliament.

    Born1953-01-25 · 73 years old

    CareerOffice manager of the People's Party

  • Karl Gauti Hjaltason
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]Member of the Althing

    Karl Gauti Hjaltason

    Karl Gauti Hjaltason is an Icelandic politician and former police officer currently serving as a Member of the Althing. Born in 1959 in Reykjavík, he has held various public service roles, including serving as police chief in Vestmannaeyjar and Reykjavík, as well as head of the State Police Academy from 2014 to 2016. He previously served in the Althing from 2017 to 2021 and was formerly associated with the People's Party of Iceland. Beyond his professional career, he is known for his involvement in the Icelandic Karate Association and his interest in astronomy.

    Born1959 · 67 years old

    Birth placeReykjavík, Iceland

    EducationEndurmenntun Háskóla Íslands

    CareerPolice officer, Police chief in Vestmannaeyjar and Reykjavík, Sýslumaður in Vestmannaeyjar and Hólmavík, Head of the State Police Academy

  • Kolbrún Baldursdóttir
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]People's PartyMember of the Althing

    Kolbrún Baldursdóttir

    Kolbrún Baldursdóttir is an Icelandic politician who serves as a member of the Althing, the national parliament of Iceland. She was elected to the legislature during the 2024 Icelandic parliamentary election as a representative of the People's Party. Born in 1959, she has become a notable figure within her party, contributing to its legislative agenda and parliamentary activities following her successful election campaign.

    Born1959-03-23 · 67 years old

  • María Rut Kristinsdóttir
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]Reform PartyMember of the Althing

    María Rut Kristinsdóttir

    María Rut Kristinsdóttir is an Icelandic politician currently serving as a member of the Althing, the national parliament of Iceland, following her election in the 2024 parliamentary election. She represents the Reform Party (Viðreisn). Prior to her entry into national politics, she held a professional role as the publicity manager for UN Women in Iceland. She is a mother and has been noted for her public advocacy and professional background in communications.

    CareerPublicity manager for UN Women in Iceland

  • Nanna Margrét Gunnlaugsdóttir
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]Centre PartyMember of the Althing

    Nanna Margrét Gunnlaugsdóttir

    Nanna Margrét Gunnlaugsdóttir is an Icelandic politician who serves as a member of the Althing, the national parliament of Iceland. She was elected to the legislature in the 2024 Icelandic parliamentary election representing the Centre Party. As a member of the Althing, she participates in the legislative processes of the country for the 2024–2028 term. Her political career is associated with the Centre Party, and she continues to serve in her parliamentary capacity.

    Born1978-04-09 · 48 years old

  • Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]People's PartyMember of the Althing

    Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson

    Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson is an Icelandic politician and member of the Althing, representing the People's Party. Born on May 17, 1973, he was elected to the Icelandic parliament in the 2024 parliamentary election. In addition to his legislative duties, he has served as the Minister of Social Affairs and Housing in the cabinet of Kristrún Frostadóttir since 2026. Prior to his parliamentary career, he was a prominent figure in the Icelandic labor movement, notably serving as the chairman of the VR union.

    Born1973-05-17 · 53 years old

    CareerChairman of the VR union

  • Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]Progressive PartyMember of the Althing

    Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson

    Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson is an Icelandic politician who has served as the chairman of the Progressive Party since 2016. A trained veterinarian who previously managed a family farm, he entered national politics and held several ministerial roles, including Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, Minister of Infrastructure, and Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs. He served as the Prime Minister of Iceland from 2016 to 2017. Currently, he continues his career as a member of the Althing, representing the Progressive Party.

    Born1962-04-20 · 64 years old

    Birth placeSouthern Iceland

    EducationRoyal Veterinary and Agricultural University

    CareerVeterinarian, Farmer

  • Sigurjón Þórðarson
    Iceland
    Iceland[Lower]People's PartyMember of the Althing

    Sigurjón Þórðarson

    Sigurjón Þórðarson is an Icelandic politician currently serving as a member of the Althing, having been elected in 2024 representing the People's Party. He previously served in the Althing for the Liberal Party from 2003 to 2007 and was elected as the leader of the Liberal Party in 2010. Beyond his parliamentary career, he served on the municipal council of Skagafjörður. Sigurjón holds a degree in biology from the University of Iceland and studied water pollution control technology at Cranfield University. He is also known for his role as a goði, a pagan priest within the Ásatrúarfélagið organization.

    Born1964-06-29 · 61 years old

    EducationUniversity of Iceland, Cranfield University

    CareerBiologist, Goði (pagan priest)

  • Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir
    Iceland
    IcelandCabinetReform PartyMinister of Justice

    Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir

    Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir is an Icelandic politician currently serving as the Minister of Justice, a position she assumed in 2024. She has been a member of the Althing, the national parliament of Iceland, since 2020. As a prominent figure within the Reform Party, she has been actively involved in national legislative affairs and government administration. Her career reflects a commitment to public service and the development of Icelandic legal and political frameworks.

    Born1978-05-23 · 48 years old

    Birth placeIceland

    EducationUniversity of Iceland Columbia University

    CareerLawyer • Politician; Member of the Althing; Preceded by: Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir

  • Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir
    Iceland
    IcelandCabinetReform PartyMinister for Foreign Affairs

    Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir

    Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir is an Icelandic politician who has served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs since 2024. A long-standing figure in Icelandic politics, she previously held positions as the Minister of Education, Science and Culture and the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture. She has led the Reform Party (Viðreisn) as chairwoman since 2017. Before her political career, she was a lawyer and a pioneering handball referee in Iceland. She has served multiple terms in the Althing, representing various constituencies throughout her career.

    Born1965-10-04 · 60 years old

    Birth placeIceland

    EducationUniversity of Iceland, Menntaskólanum við Sund

    CareerSolicitor, Director of the Social and Current Affairs Department at the National Broadcasting Service, Handball referee

  • Eydís Ásbjörnsdóttir
    NortheastNortheast constituency
    Iceland[Lower]Social Democratic AllianceMember of the Althing

    Eydís Ásbjörnsdóttir

    Eydís Ásbjörnsdóttir is an Icelandic politician and member of the Althing, representing the Northeast constituency since November 2024. Born in 1973, she has a background in education and vocational training, having served as the headmistress of the East Iceland Vocational School. Prior to her parliamentary career, she was elected to the Fjarðabyggð municipal council in 2010 and served as a substitute member of the Althing in 2022. She is a member of the Social Democratic Alliance and continues to be active in both public service and private business.

    Born1973-06-22 · 52 years old

    Birth placeEskifjörður, Iceland

    EducationUniversity of Akureyri

    CareerHeadmistress of the East Iceland Vocational School, Hairdresser, Business owner

  • Ingibjörg Ólöf Isaksen
    Northeast Constituency
    Iceland[Lower]Progressive PartyMember of the Althing

    Ingibjörg Ólöf Isaksen

    Ingibjörg Ólöf Isaksen is an Icelandic politician serving as a Member of the Althing for the Progressive Party, representing the Northeast constituency since 2021. Before entering national politics, she served on the municipal councils of Eyjafjarðarsveit and Akureyri, and held leadership roles in the Akureyri Sports Council and the board of Norðurorka. Additionally, she worked as a teacher and served as the managing director of the Akureyri Medical Center. She was re-elected to the Althing in the 2024 parliamentary election.

    Born1977-02-14 · 49 years old

    Birth placeIceland

    EducationFjölbrautaskólinn í Breiðholti; Iceland College of Education

    CareerTeacher; Municipal Council Member; Chairwoman of Akureyri Sports Council; Chairwoman of Norðurorka; Managing Director of the Akureyri Medical Center

  • Ingvar Þóroddsson
    Northeast Constituency
    Iceland[Lower]Reform PartyMember of the Althing

    Ingvar Þóroddsson

    Ingvar Þóroddsson is an Icelandic politician and member of the Althing, representing the Reform Party. He was elected to the Icelandic parliament in the 2024 parliamentary election, having previously served as a lead candidate for his party in the Northeast Constituency. Professionally, he is an engineer and has experience working as a secondary school teacher in Akureyri. His political career is characterized by his focus on regional representation and his involvement with the Reform Party's platform.

    CareerEngineer, Secondary school teacher

  • Jens Garðar Helgason
    Northeast Constituency
    Iceland[Lower]Independence PartyMember of the Althing

    Jens Garðar Helgason

    Jens Garðar Helgason is an Icelandic politician currently serving as a member of the Althing for the Northeast constituency. Born in 1976 in Eskifjörður, he holds a degree in business administration from the University of Iceland and an MBA from the Norwegian School of Economics. Before his parliamentary career, he served as chairman of the Fjarðabyggð municipal council from 2010 to 2018 and held leadership roles in the Association of Icelandic Fisheries Companies and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers. In March 2025, he was elected deputy chair of the Independence Party.

    Born1976-12-15 · 49 years old

    Birth placeEskifjörður, Iceland

    EducationAkureyri Junior College, University of Iceland, Norwegian School of Economics

    CareerChairman of the Fjarðabyggð municipal council, Chairman of the Association of Icelandic Fisheries Companies, Vice chairman of the Confederation of Icelandic Employers

  • Logi Már Einarsson
    Northeast Constituency
    IcelandCabinetSocial Democratic AllianceMinister of Culture, Innovation and Universities

    Logi Már Einarsson

    Logi Már Einarsson is an Icelandic politician and architect currently serving as the Minister of Culture, Innovation and Universities. Born in 1964, he grew up in Akureyri and pursued a career in architecture before entering national politics. He served as the leader of the Social Democratic Alliance from 2016 to 2022 and has been a long-standing member of the Althing. Throughout his career, he has balanced professional work in design and urban planning with public service, including his tenure on the Akureyri City Council.

    Born1964-08-21 · 61 years old

    Birth placeAkureyri, Iceland

    EducationMenntaskólinn á Akureyri, Oslo School of Architecture and Design

    CareerArchitect, landscape designer, lecturer at Reykjavik University

  • Njáll Trausti Friðbertsson
    Northeast Constituency
    Iceland[Lower]Independence PartyMember of the Althing

    Njáll Trausti Friðbertsson

    Njáll Trausti Friðbertsson is an Icelandic politician and a member of the Althing, representing the Independence Party. Born in Reykjavík in 1969, he has served as a member of Iceland's parliament since his election in 2016 for the Northeast constituency. Prior to his political career, he worked as an air traffic controller in Akureyri starting in 1992. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Akureyri, which he earned in 2004. In addition to his professional and political life, he is known for his interest in sports, having won the Icelandic fantasy football competition in 1994.

    Born1969-12-31 · 56 years old

    Birth placeReykjavík, Iceland

    EducationUniversity of Akureyri

    CareerAir traffic controller