Iceland: Political parties at a glance

Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn

Independence Party

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

Opposition

Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn is a center-right party that is currently represented in the parliament with 16 MPs.

Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn adheres to conservative values, including the emphasis on individual freedoms, a market economy, and the preservation of national identity.

Framsóknarflokkurinn

Progressive Party

Centre-right

EU Parliament

Opposition

Framsóknarflokkurinn is a center-right party that is currently represented in parliament with 13 seats.

Framsóknarflokkurinn represents values that emphasize agriculture and rural areas. It advocates for the promotion of agricultural interests and rural economy.

V

Left-Green Movement

Left-wing

LEFT

EU Parliament

Opposition

V (Vinstrihreyfingin – grænt framboð) is a left party that is currently represented in parliament with 8 seats.

The party represents socialist values and advocates for social justice, environmental protection, and sustainability. It emphasizes the importance of social security and equal rights for all citizens.

Flokkur fólksins

People’s Party

Transversal

EU Parliament

Opposition

Flokkur fólksins is a party of undefinable orientation that is currently represented in the parliament with 6 MPs.

The party advocates for citizen participation, referendums, and direct democracy. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and political responsibility.

Píratar

Pirate Party

Transversal

G/EFA

EU Parliament

Opposition

Píratar is a party of undefinable orientation and currently represented in parliament with 6 MPs.

Píratar places a strong emphasis on transparency, data privacy, and civil liberties. They advocate for open government and digital freedom.

Samfylkingin

Social Democratic Alliance

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

Opposition

Samfylkingin is a center-left party and currently represented in parliament with 6 MPs.

Samfylkingin adheres to social democratic core values, including social justice, equality, and the protection of citizens' social security.

Viðreisn

Liberal Reform Party

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

Opposition

Viðreisn is a liberal party that is currently represented in parliament with 5 seats.

Viðreisn represents liberal values, including individual freedom, free-market capitalism, and entrepreneurial initiative. They advocate for an open and competitive economy.

Miðflokkurinn

Centre Party

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

Opposition

Miðflokkurinn is a center-right party that is currently represented in the parliament with 3 MPs.

Miðflokkurinn adheres to pragmatic political values and emphasizes the need for compromise and political stability.

Sósíalistaflokkur Íslands

Icelandic Socialist Party

Left-wing

EU Parliament

No seats

Sósíalistaflokkur Íslands is a left party from Iceland.

The party represents socialist values and advocates for wealth redistribution and strengthening social security. It emphasizes the importance of workers' rights and equality.