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10 september 2014

Iceland reinforces its participation in NATO

Iceland reinforces its participation in NATO5.9. 2014The NATO Summit in Newport, Wales, concluded this afternoon. Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson and Foreign Minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson participated in the meetings on Iceland´s behalf.

09 september 2014

Policy Statement by the Prime Minister at the opening of the 144th legislative session of the Althingi

Policy Statement by Prime Minister, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at the opening of the 144th legislative session of the Althingi, 9 September 2014

24 júlí 2014

Letter sent to the Prime Minister of Israel

The Prime Minister of Iceland, Mr. Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, has today sent the Prime Minister of Israel a letter outlining the Icelandic Government´s gravest concerns about the situation in Gaza where a large number of innocent civilians has lost their lives

10 júlí 2014

Agreement with Advisors to Work on Removal of Capital Controls

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has, in consultation with the Ministerial Committee on Economic Affairs and the Steering Group on Removal of Capital Controls, reached an agreement with the legal office Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and the consultants White Oak Advisory LLP to assist the Icelandic authorities in removing capital controls.…

17 júní 2014

Address by Prime Minister, Mr Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at Austurvöllur, 17 June 2014

"On this National Day we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Iceland. Looking back over these seven decades, we can certainly say that the venture has been a success."

01 apríl 2014

Iceland and Greenland – Collaboration in the North

Opening address by Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at a seminar at Nordic House Reykjavik, April 1, 2014.

06 mars 2014

Address by the Prime Minister at Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Art Gallery of Alberta, March 6, 2014.

23 janúar 2014

Steps towards eliminating the inflation indexation of new consumer loans

The Expert Group on the elimination of inflation-indexation of consumer credit has handed in its proposals. The report proposes that, commencing on 1 January 2015, major steps be taken towards eliminating the inflation indexation of new consumer loans ...

21 janúar 2014

“The Arctic – Warming Up for Business” 

Opening address by Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at “The Arctic – Warming Up for Business” seminar, Reykjavik, Hotel Natura, September 21, 2014

04 desember 2013

Recommendations to enhance the productivity and efficiency of government management

The Government Efficiency Group has handed in its proposals for enhance the productivity and efficiency of government management.

30 nóvember 2013

Government Action Plan for Household Debt Relief

The Icelandic government today announces an action plan aimed at reducing the country's housing debt. Firstly, the principal of indexed housing mortgages is to be written down and, secondly, tax breaks are proposed for private pension savings contributions originating after the action is implemented.

10 október 2013

Closing Statement by the Prime Minister at the Arctic Energy Summit

Closing Statement by Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at the Arctic Energy Summit, Akureyri, October 10, 2013.

19 september 2013

Address by the Prime Minister, Mr Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at  Iceland Investment Forum

Waldorf Hilton Hotel, September 19, 2013.

16 ágúst 2013

Statement by the Government of Iceland on EU threats against the Faroe Islands and Iceland 

Iceland is a major stakeholder in relation to the management of various shared fish stocks in the North-East Atlantic. Icelandic fisheries management policy has for many years assured the sustainable utilisation of marine resources, unlike the EU common fisheries policy.

17 júní 2013

Address by Prime Minister, Mr Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at Austurvöllur, 17 June 2013

"We Icelanders wish to participate in international cooperation and to work with nations all over the world, sharing our experience, knowledge and strengths but at the same time learning from others and benefiting from their strengths."

31 maí 2013

Prime Minister meets with President of Finland

The Prime Minister had a meeting on 29 May with the President of Finland, Mr. Sauli Niinistö, during the Presidents offical visit to Iceland which started on the 28 May.

23 maí 2013

New Icelandic Government takes office

A Government of the Progressive Party and the Independence Party has been formed and took office today. Nine ministers will take seat in the new government, four from the Progressive Party, and five from the Independence Party.

15 apríl 2013

The Prime Ministers of Iceland and China issue a Joint Statement

The official visit of the Prime Minister of Iceland, Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, at the invitation of the Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang, commenced today.

06 apríl 2013

The Prime Minister on an official visit to China

The Prime Minister of Iceland, Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, and her wife, Jónína Leósdóttir, will be on an official visit to China on 15-18 April. The Prime Minister was invited by former Premier of China, Wen Jiabao, in his official visit to Iceland in April last year.

28 janúar 2013

Iceland welcomes acquittal in Icesave case 

The EFTA Court ruling on Icesave rejected all claims by the EFTA Surveillance Authority that Iceland should be declared in breach of the EEA Agreement. The Court rejected the claim that Iceland has breached the Deposit Guarantee Directive or has discriminated against depositors contrary to EEA law.

14 janúar 2013

Agreement between the coalition parties on management of the EU accession negotiations in the run-up to the parliamentary elections

The agreement between the government coalition parties at the start of the electoral term is based on the democratic principle that it should be the nation itself which takes the decision in this matter.

07 nóvember 2012

Congratulation to Obama on his re-election

The Prime Minister of Iceland has sent a letter to the re-elected President of the United States, Barack Obama, in light of the results in the presidential elections in the United States yesterday.

30 október 2012

Prime Minister meeting with Nordic Prime Ministers in Helsinki, and attending the 64th session of the Nordic Council.

The Nordic Prime Ministers also discussed co-operation in security and defence in the Nordic countries, with reference to the report of Thorvald Stoltenberg from 2009. Sweden and Finland have expressed interest in participating in air surveillance in Iceland, when Norway is the lead nation from NATO allies early 2014.

29 október 2012

Prime Minister attends Nordic meetings in Helsinki, Finland

The Prime Minister is today participating in the meeting of Nordic and Baltic States‘ Prime Ministers in Helsinki. The agenda for the meeting includes discussions on the economic situation in Europe, international issues and various aspects of co-operation between the Nordic and Baltic States, which is in constant development.

17 júní 2012

Address by the Prime Minister of Iceland H.E. Ms. Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir 17 June 2012

„Parliament has now made its will clear and agreed to hold a referendum on whether the Constitutional Council's proposals should be adopted as the basis of a new constitution for Iceland. This important referendum is to be held later this year.“

21 maí 2012

Investment Plan for Iceland 2013-2015 – new emphases on employment

The objective of the Investment Plan for Iceland (2013-2015) is to strengthen economic growth and diversity in the economy. This plan is a part of the recovery plan launched in the wake of the economic collapse and is designed to support the economic recovery already underway.

20 apríl 2012

Agreements and declarations signed following a meeting between Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and Premier Wen Jiabao in Reykjavik today

Following a bilateral meeting today between Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and Premier Wen Jiabao, they attended the signing of six agreements and declarations.

20 apríl 2012

Prime Minister of Iceland and Premier of China meet in Reykjavik

The Premier of China, Mr. Wen Jiabao, started his official visit to Iceland today, and was met by the Prime Minister of Iceland, Mrs. Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir. This is the first visit of a Chinese Premier to Iceland.

17 mars 2012

Amendments to the Icelandic capital controls legislation on 13 March 2012

The Parliament has approved two amendments to the capital controls regime in an attempt to halt increasing circumvention through the bond market and possible negative effects of large capital flows originating from the winding-up process of the failed Icelandic banks.

14 desember 2011

Icesave dispute to the EFTA Court

EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today announced in a press statment that it will refer to the EFTA Court a dispute regarding the alleged breach of Iceland of the Deposit Guarantee Directive in relation to the Icesave accounts of fallen Landsbanki Islands.

01 nóvember 2011

The Prime Minister and Helle Thorning-Schmidt, the Prime Minister of Denmark met in Copenhagen today

The Prime Ministers discussed the accession negotiations between Iceland and the European Union, as Denmark is the upcoming presidency for the first half of 2012.

28 október 2011

Order of priority claims under the Emergency Act deemed valid

The Supreme Court of Iceland today ruled in a case concerning the Emergency Act of October 6th 2008. The ruling entails that the law and associated acts stands undisputed. Since the Supreme Court is a court of last instance no legal uncertainty remains.

19 október 2011

Visit of the Enlargement Commissioner, Stefan Füle

The Prime Minister today received Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Füle in the Government House.

26 ágúst 2011

Iceland completes IMF Programme

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed and approved today the sixth and final review of Iceland's Economic Recovery Programme, supported by a Stand-By Arrangement, making the country the first to complete such a program following the international financial recession.…

12 júlí 2011

Ring Road open for ferry transport; road connection possible in the middle of next week

This morning the Government held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the repercussions of the glacial flood from Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which washed away the bridge over the river Múlakvísl.

17 júní 2011

Address of the Prime Minister of Iceland at official ceremonies on the parliament square Austurvöllur, 17 June 2011

“It will take more than empty words to put Iceland back on its feet, it will take energy, thrift, foresight and persistence.”

24 maí 2011

Eruption on the wane; clean-up phase begins

“The worst is over,” said Icelandic Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir today, “and now the clean-up can begin. Our geoscientists say that the eruption is waning day by day and that the problems arising in our neighbouring countries as a result of volcanic ash should be resolved quickly.”

13 apríl 2011

Article by the Prime Minister of Iceland regarding the referendum on 9 April, published in Guardian today

"In a referendum held last Saturday, the Icelandic people decided to reject a legislation providing a state guarantee for the reimbursement payments by the Icelandic Deposit Guarantee Fund to the governments of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands."

10 apríl 2011

Statement from the Government of Iceland on the outcome of the referendum on the Icesave Agreements

A referendum on the so-called ‘Icesave Agreement' was held in Iceland on Saturday, 9 April.

19 janúar 2011

Iceland 2020 – governmental policy statement for the economy and community

Iceland aims to become a dynamic society capable of protecting its welfare in a manner that is sustainable and serves all members of the community by the year 2020.

08 desember 2010

Memorandum of Understanding on measures to address household debt problems

This autumn, the Government initiated a special inquiry into the payment and debt problems of households, focusing on the use of the measures offered and an assessment of other options under discussion.

30 nóvember 2010

Conclusions of the 2020 Moving Iceland Forward initiative

This report presents the principal conclusions of the vast work that has been conducted throughout the country within the framework of the 2020 - Moving Iceland Forward initiative.

15 nóvember 2010

Report from  a Working Group of Experts appointed by the Prime Minister for an assessment of  household debt problems

In consultation between the Government and representatives of the parliamentary opposition it was decided on October 15th to convene a Working Group to assess the cost of various approaches to resolving the problem of household debt.

02 ágúst 2010

A speech by Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland on Islendingadagurinn August 2nd 2010

"We have a very special bond between Iceland and Canda – made strong by common history and shared heritage."

31 júlí 2010

A speech by Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, 31 July 2010

"It is a great pleasure to stand here at this historic site - on the grounds of Borg in Mountain, North Dakota - and be with you as you honor the heritage and history of Iceland. A country far away but still in your hearts. I am touched and grateful to witness how dedicated you are to the land of your forefathers and how determined you are not to forget where your ancestors came from."

21 júní 2010

Prime Minister's Address to the Nation on 17 June 2010

"Today, on this beautiful summer's day, we celebrate our national holiday all across the country. We celebrate our independence and our joy at living our lives in this country, on our bountiful island."

21 maí 2010

Bank Crisis First-In Will Be First-Out

The financial crisis is now shaking many parts of Europe, while Iceland -- being among the very first to experience the weight of it -- may have come further in dealing with the consequences than many other countries.

16 apríl 2010

Statement by the Government of Iceland

At its meeting this morning, the Government met the National Police Commissioner and representatives of the Civil Protection Department, who presented an account of the security situation in the vicinity of the volcanic eruption in the Eyjafjallajökull glacier.

12 apríl 2010

Icelandic government welcomes investigative commission's report on collapse of Icelandic banks

The Icelandic government welcomes the report published today by the Special Investigative Commission of the Parliament on the causes of the collapse of the Icelandic banking system. Consisting of independent experts, the investigative commission was established by the Icelandic parliament in December 2008.

10 apríl 2010

Condolences to the Polish people

Johanna Sigurdardottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, has sent the Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, a letter of condolences on the death of President Lech Kaczynski and several Polish representatives in a plane crash in Russia this morning.…

08 mars 2010

Work continues on a mutually acceptable solution to Icesave

The Icelandic authorities will continue to work towards a satisfactory solution to the Icesave issue on this basis. The three governments have declared their intention to continue the talks and find a solution to the matter.

04 febrúar 2010

PM of Iceland met with Barroso and Rehn in Brussels

Ms. Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland met today with Mr. José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission and Mr Olli Rehn, Commissioner for Enlargement and Commissioner Designate for Economic and Monetary Affairs.

29 janúar 2010

Icesave meeting in The Hague

The governments of Iceland, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands have held regular consultations on the Icesave issue during the past few weeks. A delegation led by Iceland's Minister of Finance, Steingrímur J.…

14 janúar 2010

The Prime Minister of Iceland urges IMF to continue the Economic Programme

“I would like to emphasize that the Economic Programme in co-operation with the IMF should continue without interruption, even though a solution to the Icesave matter will be postponed because of the planned national referendum”, the Prime Minister of Iceland, Jóhanna Sigurdardóttir, said today in a letter to the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

08 janúar 2010

National referendum to take place as soon as possible

The Icelandic Parliament, Althingi, convened today to debate a Government bill regarding the preparation for a national referendum on the so-called Icesave legislation. This comes in the wake of the President of Iceland´s decision on 5 January not to sign into law a bill which provides for a state guarantee of loan repayments to the British and Dutch governments.

06 janúar 2010

The Government of Iceland remains fully committed to honour Iceland's obligations

The Government of Iceland has decided to hold a national referendum on the so-called Icesave legislation, following broad consultations with both coalition and opposition parties as well as employers' associations and labor unions. The referendum is expected to take place late February.

05 janúar 2010

The Government committed to the Economic Program

The President of Iceland has declined to sign a law authorising a state guarantee for repayment of loans provided by the UK and the Netherlands to the Depositors' and Investors' Guarantee Fund, intended to cover payment of the minimum deposit guarantees to depositors in the UK and Netherlands branches of the failed Landsbanki Íslands hf.

15 desember 2009

Preliminary Findings of the EFTA Surveillance Authority in Additional Cases Concerning Iceland´s Emergency Act No 125/2008

ESA has now also given notification of its preliminary views on seven other complaints from foreign financial institutions which are general claimants of one or another of the former banks concerning the legislation and actions by Icelandic authorities in connection with them. ESA´s preliminary findings are in all instances similar to that of 4 December, i.e.…

08 desember 2009

EFTA Surveillance Authority´s preliminary findings regarding a complaint concerning Iceland´s Emergency Act No 125/2008

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) presented its preliminary findings in a letter dated 4 December 2009 on a complaint raised by a group of general creditors of the Icelandic banks Glitnir bank, Kaupthing bank, Landsbanki Islands, SPRON and Sparisjodabanki Islands.

21 október 2009

The IMF Executive Board to Review Iceland's Economic Programe

The IMF's Executive Board aims to discuss the first review of Iceland's economic programme at its meeting on Wednesday 28 October.

18 október 2009

Icesave Negotiations Concluded - Outcome Presented

Following the entry into force of Act No. 96/2009 on 2 September this year, providing a state guarantee for the Icesave Loan Agreements, discussions have been held between the Icelandic government and the Depositors’ and Investors’ Guarantee Fund (the Guarantee Fund) and representatives of the governments of the UK and the Netherlands.…

14 október 2009

From Rescue to Recovery

Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir wrote an article in The Banker Magazine the 5th of October 2009 about the future outlook one year after the economic crises hit Iceland with severe consequences.

08 október 2009

Prime Minister's Address Opening the Parliamentary Session on Monday, 05 October 2009

Althingi reconvenes now following an unusually brief recess - in a year we will not soon forget. It has been a very difficult time for the nation, because all of us suffered a shock when so many things we trusted failed.

28 ágúst 2009

Parliament approves state guarantee for Icesave loans

Today, following 10 weeks of debate, Iceland's Parliament, the Althing passed legislation authorising a state guarantee for the loans granted by the Governments of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands to the Depositors' and Investors' Guarantee Fund of Iceland.

31 júlí 2009

Prime Minister's statement on the postponement of IMF board decision

Statement by Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, regarding postponement of the Executive Board of the review of the Economic Recovery Programme agreed by Iceland and the IMF:

31 júlí 2009

Postponement of review of Economic programme in cooperation with IMF

The Board of the IMF has decided to postpone its discussion of the review of the Economic programme between Iceland and the fund. The discussion had been scheduled for August 3, 2009.

17 júlí 2009

Icelandic Parliament votes in favour of applying for membership of the EU - Statement by the Prime Minister of Iceland

A historical decision Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir says in her statement. Application to be expected in the coming days.

29 júní 2009

Prime Minister appoints new Governor and Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland

The Prime Minister has appointed Már Guðmundsson as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, and Arnór Sighvatsson to be his Deputy. Már will take over the helm on August 20, starting his term of five years.

26 júní 2009

Stability Pact signed

The Social partners from government, municipalities, Labour Unions and Employer's associations have reached an agreement on a Stability Pact. ,,Extremely important" the Prime Minister stated at the signing ceremony.

18 júní 2009

Prime Ministers Address to the nation on June 17, the National Day of Iceland

The Prime Minister addressed the nation on June 17, the National Day of Iceland at Austurvollur outside Parliament. In this annual address the Prime Minister discussed the current economic situation and the future of independence in an ever more interdependent world.

29 maí 2009

Statement by the IMF Mission to Iceland

A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), headed by Mark Flanagan, visited Reykjavik May 19-28 to continue discussions for the first review under the US$2.1 billion Stand-By Arrangement, approved on November 19, 2008 (see Press Release No. 08/256).

29 maí 2009

IMF First Review of Economic Recovery Programme Near Completion

The IMF Mission to Iceland under the direction of Mark Flanagan has, in co-operation with Icelandic authorities, has made considerable progress towards concluding its first review of the government?s Economic Recovery Programme underlying its Stand-by Arrangement with Iceland.

20 maí 2009

Prime Minister's Opening Address to the Icelandic parliament Althingi

Prime Minister's, Johanna Sigurdardottir, Opening Address to the Summer Session of the Icelandic parliament Althingi, on Monday, 18 May 2009.

19 maí 2009

Government Coalition Platform of the Social Democratic Alliance and Left-Green Movement

The government coalition of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Movement has been formed to ensure economic and social stability, and to seek national unity on Iceland's path to reconstruction - a new stability pact.

10 maí 2009

The First 100 Days Planned Actions

The government has drafted an agenda for the next 100 days, listing the urgent measures which need to be taken to tackle the difficult economic situation, for the benefit of households and businesses.

10 maí 2009

The President approves of the Prime Minister's second government

At a meeting of the State Council of Iceland at Bessastaðir today President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson agreed to the proposal of Mrs. Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, regarding the formation and composition of her second government.

10 maí 2009

Government Coalition Co-operation Statement by the Social Democratic Alliance and Left-Green Movement

10 maí 2009

New Government Takes Office - Social Democrats and Left-Greens Continue their Coalition Partnership

A new coalition government, formed by the Social Democrat Alliance and the Left-Green Movement, formally announced today at a press conference held at the Nordic House in Reykjavik, will continue the two parties' partnership. Following the outcome of national elections two weeks ago, these parties now hold a majority of seats in the Icelandic parliament, Althingi.

21 apríl 2009

Excerpts from the address delivered by Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir at the AGM of the Central Bank of Iceland, on 17 April 2009

"Trust is a key word – not only during the economic downturn we are currently experiencing and in financial markets, but in all areas of society and in government. Trust is the foundation of all our relations, and the foundation of a healthy, everyday society."

17 apríl 2009

The Commission on Developments in Europe concluded its work

The Commission on Developments in Europe concluded its work today and delivered a report in accordance with the tasking contained in the government´s programme of action.

01 apríl 2009

Amendment to Customs Act and Act on Foreign Exchange

Amendment to the Customs Act, No. 88/2005, and Act No. 87/1992, on Foreign Exchange, as subsequently amended. On 28 November last year, the Icelandic parliament Althingi approved amendments to the Foreign Exchange Act intended to prevent major depreciation of the Icelandic króna (ISK).…

31 mars 2009

Working Group Considers Recommendations by Banking Expert

At a cabinet meeting on 31 March, Iceland?s government discussed a report presented on 30 March by Finnish banking expert Kaarlo Jännäri.

30 mars 2009

The Kaarlo Jännäri Report on Banking Regulation and Supervision in Iceland Recommendations and Conclusions

In November 2008, as part of its Stand-By Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, the Icelandic Government undertook to invite an experienced bank supervisor to assess the regulatory framework and supervisory practices in Iceland and to propose needed changes.

25 mars 2009

Government to Implement Eva Joly's recommendations on the Office of Special Prosecutor

At a cabinet meeting on 24 March, the Minister of Justice presented plans for substantially boosting financial allocations to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, which was set up to investigate matters concerning the collapse of the financial system.

24 mars 2009

Deflation in March, Consumer Price Index decreases

According to figures from Statistics Iceland, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped by 0.56% MoM in March. The 12M inflation rate which was 17.6% in February is now 15.2% and the 12-month rate of the increase in the past three months is only 1.9%.

13 mars 2009

Statement by the IMF Mission to Iceland

A mission from the International Monetary Fund , headed by Mark Flanagan, visited Reykjavik February 26-March 13 to conduct discussions for the first review under the US$2.1 billion Stand-By Arrangement, approved on November 19, 2008. The mission had productive meetings with senior government officials, as well as representatives of the private sector and labor organizations.

13 mars 2009

IMF concludes its visit

During the past two weeks an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has been working with Icelandic authorities on the first review of the economic recovery programme and IMF Stand-by Arrangement for Iceland.

11 mars 2009

Government of Iceland Agrees to Establish AMC to Take Over Severely Affected Companies

The government of Iceland has approved a bill from the Minister of Finance to establish, as a limited liability company owned by the state, an Asset Management Company (AMC) to promote the restructuring of commercial undertakings of national significance.

06 mars 2009

Government reinforces the office of Special Prosecutor

The governing coalition of the Social Democratic Alliance and Left-Green Movement intends to submit a bill to the Althingi greatly extending the authorisation of the Special Prosecutor to gather and demand information and data for the investigation of individual issues linked to the country's economic collapse.

03 mars 2009

Foreign Consultants Engaged to Represent State Interests

At a meeting held on 3 February, the Government of Iceland approved a proposal from the Prime Minister to conclude a contract with the international corporate advisory firm Hawkpoint to work under the supervision of Icelandic authorities on reaching a settlement between the old and new banks.

03 mars 2009

Prime Minister appoints Dr Anne Sibert and Dr Gylfi Zoega members of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Iceland

The Prime Minister has today appointed two expert members to the Monetary Policy Committee, as provided for in provisions of Act No. 36/2001, on the Central Bank of Iceland, as subsequently amended.

27 febrúar 2009

Acting Governor and Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland appointed

As provided for in Temporary Provision II of the Act Amending the Act on the Central Bank of Iceland, the Prime Minister today appointed Svein Harald Øygard provisionally to the position of Governor of the Central Bank and Arnór Sighvatsson provisionally as Deputy Governor. They have already commenced their duties.

26 febrúar 2009

Central Bank Bill Becomes Law

The government's bill amending the Central Bank Act has been passed by the Icelandic parliament Althingi. Major changes are made to the Central Bank?s administrative structure, its Governors reduced in number and a Monetary Policy Committee established.

11 febrúar 2009

Coordination Committee publishes its first report

The Coordination Committee which has the overall responsibility of developing, implementing and communicating a comprehensive strategy for bank restructuring published its first report today at a press seminar.

10 febrúar 2009

A turning point in work by public authorities on rebuilding the financial system

A cabinet meeting this morning dealt with questions concerning the reconstruction of the financial system and endorsed a work programme for the Co-ordination Committee appointed to work on this task pursuant to the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

06 febrúar 2009

Platform of the Government - Report from the Prime Minister

"It can have escaped no one that our country is passing through a deep economic downturn. Within a very brief period, the government has had to act responsibly and determinedly, to keep the wheels of business and industry turning and to reinforce the security net for the nation’s households and families."

06 febrúar 2009

New Bill Introduced Altering the Administrative Structure of the Central Bank of Iceland

Today, 6 February, Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir introduced a bill of legislation in the Icelandic parliament Althingi amending the Act on the Central Bank of Iceland.

01 febrúar 2009

New Icelandic Government formed

A Government of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Movement takes office today.

26 janúar 2009

Prime Minister Formally Tenders Government's Resignation

The coalition government of the right-wing Independence Party and the Social Democratic Alliance has come to an end. The Prime Minister met with the President of Iceland at 4 pm today to formally deliver his government?s resignation.

23 janúar 2009

Statement from Geir H. Haarde, Prime Minister of Iceland and Chairman of the Independence party

A regular medical examination which I underwent at the National and University Hospital last week revealed a small tumour of the oesophagus. On Tuesday I was informed that a biopsy had indicated that the tumour was malignant.

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Iceland reinforces its participation in NATO

Policy Statement by the Prime Minister at the opening of the 144th&nbsp;legislative session of the Althingi

Letter sent to the Prime Minister of Israel

Agreement with Advisors to Work on Removal of Capital Controls

Address by Prime Minister, Mr Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at Austurvöllur, 17 June 2014

Iceland and Greenland – Collaboration in the North

Address by the Prime Minister at Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Steps towards eliminating the inflation indexation of new consumer loans

“The Arctic – Warming Up for Business”&nbsp;

Recommendations to enhance the productivity and efficiency of government management

Government Action Plan for Household Debt Relief

Closing Statement by the Prime Minister at the Arctic Energy Summit

Address by the Prime Minister, Mr Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at&nbsp; Iceland Investment Forum

Statement by the Government of Iceland on EU threats against the Faroe Islands and Iceland&nbsp;

Address by Prime Minister, Mr Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at Austurvöllur, 17 June 2013

Prime Minister meets with President of Finland

New Icelandic Government takes office

The Prime Ministers of Iceland and China issue a Joint Statement

The Prime Minister on an official visit to China

Iceland welcomes acquittal in Icesave case&nbsp;

Agreement between the coalition parties on management of the EU accession negotiations in the run-up to the parliamentary elections

Congratulation to Obama on his re-election

Prime Minister meeting with Nordic Prime Ministers in Helsinki, and attending the 64th session of the Nordic Council.

Prime Minister attends Nordic meetings in Helsinki, Finland

Address by the Prime Minister of Iceland H.E. Ms. Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir 17 June 2012

Investment Plan for Iceland 2013-2015 – new emphases on employment

Agreements and declarations signed following a meeting between Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and Premier Wen Jiabao in Reykjavik today

Prime Minister of Iceland and Premier of China meet in Reykjavik

Amendments to the Icelandic capital controls legislation on 13 March 2012

Icesave dispute to the EFTA Court

The Prime Minister and Helle Thorning-Schmidt, the Prime Minister of Denmark met in Copenhagen today

Order of priority claims under the Emergency Act deemed valid

Visit of the Enlargement Commissioner, Stefan Füle

Iceland completes IMF Programme

Ring Road open for ferry transport; road connection possible in the middle of next week

Address of the Prime Minister of Iceland at official ceremonies on the parliament square Austurvöllur, 17 June 2011

Eruption on the wane; clean-up phase begins

Article by the Prime Minister of Iceland regarding the referendum on 9 April, published in Guardian today

Statement from the Government of Iceland on the outcome of the referendum on the Icesave Agreements

Iceland 2020 – governmental policy statement for the economy and community

Memorandum of Understanding on measures to address household debt problems

Conclusions of the 2020 Moving Iceland Forward initiative

Report from&nbsp; a Working Group of Experts appointed by the Prime Minister for an assessment of&nbsp; household debt problems

A speech by Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, Prime Minister of&nbsp;Iceland on Islendingadagurinn August 2nd 2010

A speech by Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, 31 July 2010

Prime Minister's Address to the Nation on 17 June 2010

Bank Crisis First-In Will Be First-Out

Statement by the Government of Iceland

Icelandic government welcomes investigative commission's report on collapse of Icelandic banks

Condolences to the Polish people

Work continues on a mutually acceptable solution to Icesave

PM of Iceland met with Barroso and Rehn in Brussels

Icesave meeting in The Hague

The Prime Minister of Iceland urges IMF to continue the Economic Programme

National referendum to take place as soon as possible

The Government of Iceland remains fully committed to honour Iceland's obligations

The Government committed to the Economic Program

Preliminary Findings of the EFTA Surveillance Authority in Additional Cases Concerning Iceland´s Emergency Act No 125/2008

EFTA Surveillance Authority´s preliminary findings regarding a complaint concerning Iceland´s Emergency Act No 125/2008

The IMF Executive Board to Review Iceland&#39;s Economic Programe

Icesave Negotiations Concluded - Outcome Presented

From Rescue to Recovery

Prime Minister's Address Opening the Parliamentary Session on Monday, 05 October 2009

Parliament approves state guarantee for Icesave loans

Prime Minister's statement on the postponement of IMF board decision

Postponement of review of Economic programme in cooperation with IMF

Icelandic Parliament votes in favour of applying for membership of the EU - Statement by the Prime Minister of Iceland

Prime Minister appoints new Governor and Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland

Stability Pact signed

Prime Ministers Address to the nation on June 17, the National Day of Iceland

Statement by the IMF Mission to Iceland

IMF First Review of Economic Recovery Programme Near Completion

Prime Minister's Opening Address to the Icelandic parliament Althingi

Government Coalition Platform of the Social Democratic Alliance and Left-Green Movement

The First 100 Days Planned Actions

The President approves of the Prime Minister&#39;s second government

Government Coalition Co-operation Statement by the Social Democratic Alliance and Left-Green Movement

New Government Takes Office - Social Democrats and Left-Greens Continue their Coalition Partnership

Policy Statement by the Prime Minister at the opening of the 144th legislative session of the Althingi

“The Arctic – Warming Up for Business”

Address by the Prime Minister, Mr Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at Iceland Investment Forum

Statement by the Government of Iceland on EU threats against the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Iceland welcomes acquittal in Icesave case

Report from a Working Group of Experts appointed by the Prime Minister for an assessment of household debt problems

A speech by Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland on Islendingadagurinn August 2nd 2010

The IMF Executive Board to Review Iceland's Economic Programe

The President approves of the Prime Minister's second government

Prime Minister Formally Tenders Government's Resignation