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President Activates Article 71
Iceland · Iceland

President Activates Article 71

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The Speaker of the Althing, Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, announced at the beginning of the parliamentary session at ten o'clock that she would activate Article 71 of the Parliamentary Procedure Act. This means that the speaking time of MPs will be shortened and a vote will be taken. This applies to another debate on the law on fishing fees. Þórunn gave a speech on the matter and pointed out that the debate began on June 14 and that about 2,500 spe…See the Story
Says It's Sad that His Decision Is Being Interpreted as a Coup Attempt
Facebook · Iceland

Says It's Sad that His Decision Is Being Interpreted as a Coup Attempt

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
"I am deeply saddened that my chairing of the meeting as vice president last night is being interpreted as an attempted coup or whatever it is that I am hearing widely this morning. In short, it was not my intention at all to speak out," Hildur Sverrisdóttir, parliamentary party leader of the Independence Party, wrote on Facebook at 12:00. "For those interested in this arrangement, there are long parliamentary sessions that generally last until …See the Story
[Opinion] Prime Minister Says Iceland's Constitution Is in Danger: "We Will Defend the Republic of Iceland"
Opinion · Iceland

[Opinion] Prime Minister Says Iceland's Constitution Is in Danger: "We Will Defend the Republic of Iceland"

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Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir criticized the opposition's rhetoric in a debate on fishing fees at the beginning of the parliamentary session today and said that democracy is in danger. The opposition opposed the transfer of power that was supposed to take place after the elections. Kristrún took a break to make a special statement at 10 a.m. at the beginning of the parliamentary session today. "A new situation has arisen in Icelandic poli…See the Story

Sfs Hopes that the Althingi Will See the Pain that Comes with the Bill.

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The Icelandic Fisheries Association has issued a strong statement after the majority of the Althingi agreed to activate Article 71 of the Parliamentary Act, which limits the speaking time of members of parliament. This comes after an Icelandic record for speaking time was broken earlier this week. In a statement by the SFS, written by the association's chairman and managing director, Gunnþór Ingvarsson and Heiðrún Lind Marteinsdóttir, it is stat…Iceland · IcelandSee the Story

For 1,129 Days, the Parliament Has Ignored the Most Marginalized Group in Society

A news story on Samstöðinn on July 9th discussed the issue of Bjarg, a dormitory in Seltjarnarnes. It included striking descriptions of the conditions of Bjarg's four residents, and the introduction to the news story states:Iceland · IcelandSee the Story

Páll Óskar and Pussy Riot Fight Against Borders in Iðnó

It has been almost 17 years since a group of activists ran onto the runway at Keflavík Airport to stop the deportation of refugee Paul Ramses in 2008. It was the spark that started the No Borders movement in Iceland, and for that reason, a festival will be held in Iðnó tonight, Friday. Many of the biggest names in the Icelandic music world will be on stage in Iðnó at the No Borders Festival. Among them are pop legend Páll Óskar and the world-fam…Reykjavík · ReykjavíkRead Article

I Make My Own Decisions – Which Are as Unfortunate as They Come.

Hildur Sverrisdóttir sent a message: I am deeply saddened that my chairing of the meeting as Vice President last night is being interpreted as an attempted coup or whatever it is that I am hearing widely this morning. In short, that was of course not my intention at all. For those interested in this arrangement, long parliamentary sessions generally last until midnight. The Vice President should not give the floor to a speaker but rather end the…Iceland · IcelandRead Article

Did Hildur Sverrisdóttir Violate the Constitution?

“I don’t expect people to understand how serious this is. There are few things as sacred to parliamentary business as the president’s presiding over a meeting,” writes Björn Leví Gunnarsson about the decision of Hildur Sverrisdóttir, the parliamentary party leader of the Independence Party, to adjourn yesterday’s session, probably without permission. “I have been the deputy speaker of the Althingi and the duty of the deputy speaker is to show re…Iceland · IcelandRead Article

Mentally Disabled People Neglected by a Ruthless Private Company

When the undersigned received a call from an old friend in trouble, I rushed to and manned the night shift at the home for the mentally disabled at Bjargi at Skólabraut 10, Seltjarnarnes the other day. I was not surprised by what I witnessed inside. The facilities for the individuals were poor to say the least and it is clear to me that something is seriously wrong with our society that invites its smallest, weakest brothers to spend the evening…Iceland · IcelandRead Article

Want to Reject Coastal Fishing Bill

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
A minority in the Business Committee wants to refer the bill on coastal fishing back to the government. The bill is to guarantee 48 fishing days for coastal fishing this year. The proposal is signed by Njáll Trausti Friðbertsson and Jón Gunnarsson, MPs of the Independence Party, and Bergþór Ólason, MP of the Central Party. Þórarinn Ingi Pétursson, MP of the Progressive Party and observer in the committee, also agrees with the proposal. They crit…Iceland · IcelandSee the Story

Bjarni Directed All Increases in Research Donations to Private Companies.

Iceland stands out sharply from its neighboring countries regarding state contributions to research and development. First, contributions to basic university research here are much lower than elsewhere, but second, state contributions to private company research are much higher than elsewhere. This can be attributed to a change in policy in the governments of Sigmundur Davíður Gunnlaugsson and Katrín Jakobsdóttir, where Bjarni Benediktsson advoc…Iceland · IcelandRead Article

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