Flokkavernd
Flokkavernd is a term used in Icelandic political discourse to describe mechanisms and practices that protect the cohesion and interests of a political party or parliamentary group. It is a compound of flokk, meaning group or party, and vernd, meaning protection or safeguarding. The concept encompasses both formal procedures and informal norms aimed at maintaining unity within a party and ensuring members align with agreed positions.
In its usage, flokkavernd refers to measures that help a party manage internal discipline and present a
The term is primarily encountered in political analysis, journalism, and academic writing about Icelandic politics or
See also: party discipline, parliamentary group, political party, whip.