Stjórnarstefnan
Stjórnarstefnan, in Icelandic political discourse, refers to the governing policy or government’s policy programme for a given term. It describes the main goals and planned actions of a government and is used as a guiding document for legislation, budgeting, and administrative priorities. It is not a constitution or a legal act, but a political roadmap that communicates the administration’s priorities to voters and parliament.
A stjórnarstefna typically covers a wide range of policy areas. Common components include economic policy (fiscal
Development and adoption usually occur through negotiations among coalition partners. The policy programme is presented after
Significance and limitations: a stjórnarstefna serves as a political contract with voters and a practical guide
See also: Government programme, Coalition agreement, Manifesto, Icelandic politics, Alþingi.