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The Social Democratic Alliance emerged as Iceland's largest party following a snap election, with 20.8% of votes and 15 parliamentary seats. The result more than doubles their previous popular support and representation in the 63-seat parliament.

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The Social Democratic Alliance emerged as Iceland's largest party following a snap election, with 20.8% of votes and 15 parliamentary seats. The result more than doubles their previous popular support and representation in the 63-seat parliament.

The incumbent Independence Party, who has governed for seven years, suffered its worst-ever result with 19.4% of votes and 14 seats – marking the first time the party has fallen below 20% support.

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The incumbent Independence Party, who has governed for seven years, suffered its worst-ever result with 19.4% of votes and 14 seats – marking the first time the party has fallen below 20% support.

The election resulted in 34 out of 63 parliamentary seats being filled by new representatives. The Left Green Movement and the Progress Party, each part of the prior government coalition, both lost eight seats with the former no longer being represented in parliament.

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The election resulted in 34 out of 63 parliamentary seats being filled by new representatives. The Left Green Movement and the Progress Party, each part of the prior government coalition, both lost eight seats with the former no longer being represented in parliament.

The snap election was triggered by Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson's resignation in October due to coalition disagreements over immigration, energy policy, and economic issues.

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The snap election was triggered by Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson's resignation in October due to coalition disagreements over immigration, energy policy, and economic issues.

Healthcare, economic issues, and housing emerged as top concerns for over 60% of voters, while immigration, despite causing the government's collapse, was a priority for only 32% of respondents.

Healthcare, economic issues, and housing emerged as top concerns for over 60% of voters, while immigration, despite causing the government's collapse, was a priority for only 32% of respondents.

Despite weather conditions, voter turnout reached 80.2% of Iceland's over 268K eligible voters. Following the results, Pres. Halla Tomasdottir has begun meeting with party leaders, begin within the Social Democratic Alliance's Kristrún Frostradóttir, over forming a new coalition government.

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Despite weather conditions, voter turnout reached 80.2% of Iceland's over 268K eligible voters. Following the results, Pres. Halla Tomasdottir has begun meeting with party leaders, begin within the Social Democratic Alliance's Kristrún Frostradóttir, over forming a new coalition government.

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The election resulted in 34 out of 63 parliamentary seats being filled by new representatives, with the Left Green Movement and the Pirate Party losing all of their seats.

The election resulted in 34 out of 63 parliamentary seats being filled by new representatives, with the Left Green Movement and the Pirate Party losing all of their seats.

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Despite weather conditions, voter turnout reached 80.2% of Iceland's over 268K eligible voters. Following the results, Pres. Halla Tomasdottir has begun meeting with party leaders, begin within the Social Democratic Alliance's Kristrún Frostradóttir, over forming a new coalition government.

The election results clearly demonstrate voters' desire for change and new leadership after seven years of conservative rule, with pro-EU parties making historic gains that could reshape Iceland's political landscape.

The election results clearly demonstrate voters' desire for change and new leadership after seven years of conservative rule, with pro-EU parties making historic gains that could reshape Iceland's political landscape.

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The Independence Party actually exceeded expectations, rising from 14% in early polls to 19.4% in the final count, showing resilient support despite challenging circumstances and maintaining its position as a major political force.

The Independence Party actually exceeded expectations, rising from 14% in early polls to 19.4% in the final count, showing resilient support despite challenging circumstances and maintaining its position as a major political force.

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Social Democrats Triumph in Iceland's Snap Election

Iceland has voted for change, driven by growing frustration over economic instability, housing shortages, and immigration challenges. With inflation soaring and living costs rising, citizens demand urgent reform. Historic breakthroughs by pro-EU parties signals a desire for greater integration with Europe, promising economic growth and stability. Iceland stands ready to tackle these pressing issues with a fresh approach and renewed ambition to join the EU.

Iceland has voted for change, driven by growing frustration over economic instability, housing shortages, and immigration challenges. With inflation soaring and living costs rising, citizens demand urgent reform. Historic breakthroughs by pro-EU parties signals a desire for greater integration with Europe, promising economic growth and stability. Iceland stands ready to tackle these pressing issues with a fresh approach and renewed ambition to join the EU.

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While a bad day for the Independence Party, the result remains better than what many had previously expected and a continued role in the next Icelandic government is not off the table.

While a bad day for the Independence Party, the result remains better than what many had previously expected and a continued role in the next Icelandic government is not off the table.

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