Icelanders headed to the polls on Saturday for a snap election, braving a snowstorm that could delay vote counting. The election comes as the nation grapples with a worsening cost of living crisis, prompting calls for a change in leadership.
Political stability, enjoyed since 2017, hangs in the balance as opinion polls indicate the ruling coalition’s potential defeat. The coalition of the Left-Green Movement, Independence Party, and Progressive Party faces growing discontent over the economy and government performance.
Katrin Jakobsdottir’s coalition struggles with public dissatisfaction, spurred by rising living costs and immigration-related pressures. The cost of living crisis has sparked debate on EU membership, with the Social Democrats poised to capitalize on voter frustration.
(With inputs from agencies.)