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Katrín Jakobsdóttir hosts the Council of Women World Leader's Annual Meeting

On November 9, 2020 H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the Prime Minister of Iceland and Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders, gathered current and former women presidents and prime ministers for the Council’s annual meeting

Eight stability measures

Following discussions with employer and employee unions, the Government presented a package of eight measures designed to promote social and economic stability in accordance with Living Standards Agreement from autumn of last year.

Double screening until December

The current procedure of double screening for covid-19 at the border for all passengers arriving in Iceland is planned to remain in place until 1 December, unless circumstances warrant earlier easing.

Iceland welcomes Syrian families from Lesbos

The Government of Iceland has agreed to receive refugees from the Greek island of Lesbos, with emphasis on vulnerable Syrian families. These families previously lived in the Moria refugee camp, which was destroyed by fire earlier this month.

Prime Minister of Iceland addresses Beijing 25th anniversary meeting

Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, addresses today the high-level meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW), which took place in Beijing, China in September 1995.

Prime Minister Statement at the High Level Meeting of the General Assembly on Beijing+25

Prime Minister of Iceland addresses 25th anniversary meeting of the Beijing Women’s Conference

Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, addresses today the high-level meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW), which took place in Beijing, China in September 1995.

Prime Minister of Iceland addresses 25th anniversary meeting of the Beijing Women’s Conference

Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, addresses today the high-level meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW), which took place in Beijing, China in September 1995.

The world after COVID-19

Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, discussed the challenges facing the planet following the COVID-19 pandemic, at an international symposium hosted by the Icelandic committee for the future this morning.

Science and Technology Policy 2020–2022

In 2030, Iceland will be a diverse society characterised by welfare, security and equal opportunities. Iceland will be among leading countries when comparing quality of life, happiness and democracy. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of education, everyone's access to it and an education system that is constantly evolving in step with the society and the future.

Declaration of Intent on Funds for the Maintenance of Sustainable Development

Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, together with parties constituting the majority of the Icelandic financial market have signed a declaration of intent on the use of funds to maintain sustainable development while bearing in mind Iceland's international obligations and the standards set by the Icelandic government.

What will the future look like beyond COVID-19?

The Prime Minister of Iceland opens an international, online symposium on changes, challenges and opportunities in various areas of society following the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday 30 September.