Social democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland's election
With more than half of votes counted, the Social Democratic Alliance had won 15 seats in the 63-seat parliament, the Althingi, and secured more than 21% of votes, according to national broadcaster RUV. The conservative Independence Party had 14 seats and just under 20% of votes, and the centrist Liberal Reform Party 11 seats and 16% of votes.
Social Democrats set to overtake ruling party in Iceland snap election
Iceland's opposition Social Democrats were ahead in vote counting on Sunday after a snap election prompted by the collapse of the fraught coalition government.With the ballots of more than half of eligible voters counted,
Social Democrats Surge as Incumbents Face Setback in Iceland's Election
Reykjavik: Parliamentary elections in Iceland appeared to have resulted in a rejection of incumbent parties, with partial results on Sunday showing a centre-left party leading the contest in the North Atlantic nation.
Iceland's Social Democrats take early lead in election; snowstorm delays vote count
COPENHAGEN - Iceland's centre-left Social Democrats took an early lead on Sunday following a snap election, although a snowstorm delayed vote counting by several hours in northern and eastern parts of the country,
Iceland's Snap Election: Social Democrats Take Early Lead Amid Snowstorm
Iceland's Social Democrats took an early lead in a snap election, with a snowstorm delaying vote counting in parts of the country. The ruling coalition might be unseated, as the Social Democratic Alliance leads with 21.
Iceland votes to elect new parliament
Icelanders voted to elect a new parliament Saturday after disagreements over immigration, energy policy and the economy forced Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to pull the plug on his coalition government and call an early election.
Iceland votes for a new parliament after political disagreements force an early election
Icelanders are electing a new parliament after disagreements over immigration, energy policy and the economy forced Prime ...
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Iceland’s Social Democrats take lead in snap election
Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson dissolved the parliament in October and called the snap election, citing ...
Iceland set for change of government as polls close in snap election
By Louise Rasmussen, Isabelle Yr Carlsson and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Iceland's centre-left Social ...
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Icelandic Voters Signal Change: Centre-Left Surge in Historic Election
In Iceland's recent parliamentary elections, voters appeared to favor change, as partial results show the centre-left Social Democratic Alliance leading with 21% of the votes. The election, prompted ...
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Iceland holds parliamentary election after government’s collapse
The legislative election takes place after the collapse of a fragile coalition, with the economy being a top concern.
Icelanders head to the polls after government collapse
Icelanders voted Saturday in a legislative election after the collapse of a fraught coalition prompted a snap poll where the ...
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Iceland's Political Turbulence: A New Era Looms
Iceland heads to an early election amid political instability rooted in economic upheaval post-2008 crisis. Prime Minister Benediktsson's coalition struggles led to the dissolution of parliament. High ...