Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Iceland‘s first session as a member of the Human Rights Council
September 11, 2018
Yesterday was a historic day when Iceland attended the first session of the Human Rights Council since being elected to the Council this summer.
Iceland launches new Climate Strategy, boosting efforts to reach Paris goals
September 10, 2018
The Icelandic Government today announced a new Climate Strategy, intended to boost efforts in cutting net emissions. The new measures are to help Iceland meet...
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Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson
- Member of Althingi for the Reykjavík North Constituency 2003-2009, for the Reykjavík South Constituency 2009-2016 and for the Reykjavík North Constituency since 2016.
- Chairman of the parliamentary group of the Independence Party 2016-2017.
- Deputy Chairman of the parliamentary group of the Independence Party 2013-2016 and 2005-2007.
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