Iceland's three-party coalition government, which has been in power since November 2021, has unexpectedly collapsed following significant disagreements on key policy issues. Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson announced the dissolution on Sunday, setting the stage for new parliamentary elections to be held in November.
\"There are very different views … on issues ranging from foreign policy to asylum seekers,\" Benediktsson told reporters. These divergent perspectives made it increasingly challenging to maintain a unified government stance.
In response to the collapse, Prime Minister Benediktsson plans to meet with Iceland's president to formally submit a proposal for the dissolution of parliament and to schedule the upcoming elections. The political landscape in Iceland is poised for significant changes as parties prepare to campaign and address the pressing issues that led to the government's downfall.
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