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Iceland’s Centre-left party secures election victory, seeks coalition for governing


In a recent parliamentary election, voters in Iceland followed a global trend of punishing incumbents by electing a centre-left party, the Social Democratic Alliance, which won the largest share of votes. The party secured 15 seats in the 63-seat parliament, more than doubling its total and receiving almost 21% of the votes. The conservative Independence Party, which led the outgoing government, had 14 seats and a 19.4% vote share, while the centrist Liberal Reform Party won 11 seats and about 16% of votes.

Social Democrat leader Kristrún Mjöll Frostadóttir, 36, will likely seek coalition partners to command a parliamentary majority. The election was called after disagreements over immigration, energy policy, and the economy forced Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to dissolve his coalition government.

Since the 2008 financial crisis, Iceland has experienced political instability and been governed by multi-party coalitions. The election saw a high voter turnout of 80%, with many voters expressing frustration with rising costs of living and immigration pressures.

Despite delays caused by snowstorms, the election was successfully held. Iceland, known for its democratic traditions dating back to its founding by Viking settlers in 930, takes pride in its strong voter participation. The outcome of the election reflects a trend seen in many Western countries, where incumbents are being held accountable by voters for various issues.

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