Ministry of Infrastructure

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What do we do

The Ministry of Infrastructure‘s responsibilities cover various areas, including transport, local government affairs, regional policy, national registry, housing and planning.

About the Minister

Minister of Infrastructure

Topics of infrastructure

Transport and Telecommunications Local Authorities and Regional Policy Planning and Construction Housing

Minister of Infrastructure

Svandís Svavarsdóttir

Svandís Svavarsdóttir is Minister of Infrastructure since 9 April 2024. She was Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries from 28 November 2021 to 9 April 2024.

Parliamentary Career

Member of Althingi for the Reykjavík South Constituency since 2009.
Minister of Health 2017-2021
Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources 2012–2013
Minister for the Environment 2009–2012

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