November 4, 2026

Parliament of IcelandParliament

Iceland · founded 930

What it is

The Parliament of Iceland, known as the Althing (Alþingi), is the national unicameral legislative body of Iceland. It is tasked with debating and passing legislation, approving the state budget, and holding the government accountable. Established in 930 at Þingvellir, it is widely recognized as one of the world's oldest surviving parliamentary assemblies.

People

Jón Gnarr
Member of Parliament
Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir
Chairwoman of the Reform Party

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