Time in government
9 months • 4 days
Iceland Framsóknarflokkurinn: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
6.0 %
-1.8 since the last election
Last Election
7.8 %
Election 2024 · 5 Seats
3-Month Trend
+0.3
Three months ago: 5.7 %
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Citizens' Movement
RE
Iceland
Liberal
Eurosceptic
2009–2012
Framsóknarflokkurinn (the Progressive Party) is a liberal, agrarian-rooted centrist party in Iceland. As a long-standing political force, it advocates for moderate nationalism, social market economy principles, and champions the interests of rural areas and Icelandic self-determination.
Values and Ideology
The party's foundation is deeply rooted in Nordic cooperative principles and an unwavering commitment to national sovereignty. Its worldview blends classical liberalism with a strong social conscience: the state should establish frameworks that foster individual initiative while simultaneously ensuring social cohesion. Framsóknarflokkurinn cherishes Icelandic culture and identity as a vital asset to be preserved in a globalized world, without resisting progress.
Political Priorities
The party's agenda focuses on economic stability and robust support for the vital primary sectors of fisheries and agriculture. It positions itself as a staunch advocate for regions outside Reykjavík, championing decentralized infrastructure development. In European policy, the party maintains skepticism towards EU membership, aiming to safeguard national control over domestic resources. Its target audience includes entrepreneurs, farmers, and centrist voters seeking pragmatic solutions beyond ideological divides.
Role in the Political System
Strategically, the party assumes the pivotal role of a "kingmaker" in the Icelandic Parliament. Its centrist positioning makes it compatible with both left- and right-leaning alliances. It often acts as a stabilizing force within coalitions, meticulously working to prevent radical policy shifts. The party's relationship with the rule of law is characterized by profound respect for established institutions, coupled with a commitment to making public administration citizen-friendly and efficient.
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All elections since 1945 in which Framsóknarflokkurinn participated. Click a row to see election details.
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1946
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
Share since 1946
1 %
Cabinets led
0
-
Coalition involvements
1
9 months • 4 days
Bjarni Benediktsson
Benediktsson II
April 9, 2024 – December 21, 2024 · 8 months 12 days
37 of 63 seats
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