Decision Prime Minister of Iceland is commented in the Icelandic media as “political collapse” because the resignation of Katrín Jakobsdottir forces early parliamentary elections.
It is speculated that early voting may take place in the summer.
Iceland. The Prime Minister resigns. He wants to be president
Current The Prime Minister of Iceland is considered the glue of the coalition its Green Left Movement with the liberal Progress Party and the center-right Independence Party.
So far, the willingness to run in the presidential elections on Iceland reported 60 people.
However, to run for office, you must collect support via the website from 1,500 to 3,000 voters depending on the district.
Iceland. A Polish woman is running for president
The current president of Iceland Gudni Johannessonwho has held this position since 2016 and is no longer a candidate, wants to replace, among others, Agnieszka Sokołowska – Polka, having Icelandic citizenship.
Another potential candidate is Gudmund Felix Gretarssonthe first man in the world to undergo hand and shoulder transplant surgery.
Presidential elections will take place in Iceland 1st of June.
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