Iceland: Prime Minister announced the end of the ruling coalition, called for elections on November 30

Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktson said at the press conference that he will hold a meeting with the President of Iceland, Hala Tomasdottir, on Monday.

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Benedictson, Photo: Reuters
Benedictson, Photo: Reuters
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Ažurirano: 13.10.2024. 20:07h

Icelandic Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktson today announced the end of the ruling coalition in the country and called for elections to be held on November 30, the Icelandic public service RUV reported, reports Reuters.

At the press conference, Benediktson cited growing disagreements between the three ruling parties on issues concerning asylum seekers and energy efficiency, according to RUV.

Benediktsson said that he will hold a meeting with the President of Iceland, Hala Tomasdottir, on Monday, RUV reported, regarding the decision to dissolve the parliament.

Elections must be held no later than 45 days after the announcement of the dissolution of parliament, the broadcaster said.

Benediktsson, head of the pro-business, right-wing Independence Party, was elected prime minister of Iceland in April, replacing Katrin Jakobsdottir after she announced she would resign and run for president.

Reuters reports that the coalition government, made up of the Independence Party, the centre-right Progressive Party and the left-wing Greens, has faced uncertainty after recent volcanic eruptions forced thousands of people from their homes, putting pressure on an economy already facing high inflation and rising interest rates.

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