Stjórnmál
Stjórnmál is the Icelandic word for politics. It encompasses the activities associated with the governance of a country, or area, including decision-making about the allocation of resources and power. In Iceland, as in many democracies, stjórnmál involves elected representatives who form a government and enact laws. The primary legislative body in Iceland is the Alþingi, one of the oldest parliamentary institutions in the world.
The Icelandic political system is a parliamentary republic. The head of state is the President, who is
Key issues in Icelandic stjórnmál often revolve around economic policy, social welfare, environmental concerns, and foreign