**List of members of the Althing, 2021–2024**
**Definition**
The list of members of the Althing, 2021–2024, comprises all individuals elected to serve as representatives in Iceland’s national parliament for the legislative term beginning in 2021 and ending in 2024. The Althing is Iceland’s unicameral legislative body, and its members are responsible for enacting laws, overseeing the government, and representing the Icelandic people.
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# List of members of the Althing, 2021–2024
The Althing (Icelandic: Alþingi) is the national parliament of Iceland and one of the oldest parliamentary institutions in the world. The current legislative period, spanning from 2021 to 2024, follows the parliamentary elections held on September 25, 2021. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the members elected to the Althing for this term, including their party affiliations, constituencies, and roles within the parliament.
## Overview of the Althing
The Althing is a unicameral legislature consisting of 63 members, elected every four years through a system of proportional representation. The parliament is responsible for passing legislation, approving the national budget, and supervising the executive branch. Members of the Althing (Icelandic: Alþingismenn) represent various political parties and constituencies across Iceland.
### Electoral system
Members of the Althing are elected using an open-list proportional representation system within six multi-member constituencies. The constituencies correspond to Iceland’s regions: Reykjavík North, Reykjavík South, Southwest, Northwest, Northeast, and South. The electoral system includes a national leveling mechanism to ensure proportionality between votes received and seats allocated.
### Political context of the 2021 election
The 2021 parliamentary election was marked by a competitive political environment with several parties vying for influence. The main parties included the Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn), the Progressive Party (Framsóknarflokkurinn), the Left-Green Movement (Vinstrihreyfingin – grænt framboð), the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin), the People’s Party (Flokkur fólksins), the Centre Party (Miðflokkurinn), and the Pirate Party (Píratar).
The election resulted in a coalition government formed by the Independence Party, the Left-Green Movement, and the Progressive Party, continuing a coalition arrangement from the previous term.
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## Composition of the Althing, 2021–2024
The 63 members of the Althing elected in 2021 represent a diverse political spectrum. The distribution of seats among parties was as follows:
| Party | Seats |
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| Independence Party | 16 |
| Progressive Party | 13 |
| Left-Green Movement | 8 |
| Social Democratic Alliance| 6 |
| People’s Party | 6 |
| Centre Party | 6 |
| Pirate Party | 6 |
| Others/Independents | 2 |
This distribution reflects a fragmented parliament with no single party holding a majority, necessitating coalition governance.
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## Members by Constituency and Party
The following sections list the members of the Althing by their constituencies and political parties. Each member’s name is accompanied by their party affiliation and any notable parliamentary roles.
### Reykjavík North Constituency
Reykjavík North is one of the two constituencies covering the capital city and elects 10 members.
– **Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn)**
– Jón Gunnarsson
– Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir
– Vilhjálmur Árnason
– **Left-Green Movement (Vinstrihreyfingin – grænt framboð)**
– Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson
– Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir
– **Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin)**
– Logi Már Einarsson
– Ásmundur Friðriksson
– **Pirate Party (Píratar)**
– Birgitta Jónsdóttir
– Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson
– **People’s Party (Flokkur fólksins)**
– Inga Sæland
### Reykjavík South Constituency
Reykjavík South elects 10 members and is the other constituency covering the capital.
– **Independence Party**
– Bjarni Benediktsson (Prime Minister)
– Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir
– Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson
– **Progressive Party (Framsóknarflokkurinn)**
– Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson (Minister of Transport and Local Government)
– Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir
– **Left-Green Movement**
– Katrín Jakobsdóttir (Prime Minister)
– Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir
– **Social Democratic Alliance**
– Oddný Harðardóttir
– **Centre Party (Miðflokkurinn)**
– Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
### Southwest Constituency
The Southwest constituency elects 11 members and covers the area surrounding Reykjavík.
– **Independence Party**
– Ásmundur Friðriksson
– Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson
– **Progressive Party**
– Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson
– Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir
– **Left-Green Movement**
– Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson
– **People’s Party**
– Inga Sæland
– **Pirate Party**
– Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson
– **Centre Party**
– Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
### Northwest Constituency
The Northwest constituency elects 7 members and covers the northwestern region of Iceland.
– **Independence Party**
– Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson
– **Progressive Party**
– Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson
– **Left-Green Movement**
– Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir
– **Social Democratic Alliance**
– Oddný Harðardóttir
– **People’s Party**
– Inga Sæland
– **Pirate Party**
– Birgitta Jónsdóttir
– **Centre Party**
– Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
### Northeast Constituency
The Northeast constituency elects 7 members and covers the northeastern region.
– **Independence Party**
– Jón Gunnarsson
– **Progressive Party**
– Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson
– **Left-Green Movement**
– Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson
– **Social Democratic Alliance**
– Logi Már Einarsson
– **People’s Party**
– Inga Sæland
– **Pirate Party**
– Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson
– **Centre Party**
– Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
### South Constituency
The South constituency elects 8 members and covers the southern region of Iceland.
– **Independence Party**
– Bjarni Benediktsson
– **Progressive Party**
– Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson
– **Left-Green Movement**
– Katrín Jakobsdóttir
– **Social Democratic Alliance**
– Oddný Harðardóttir
– **People’s Party**
– Inga Sæland
– **Pirate Party**
– Birgitta Jónsdóttir
– **Centre Party**
– Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
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## Parliamentary Leadership and Committees
### Speaker of the Althing
The Speaker of the Althing presides over parliamentary sessions and represents the parliament externally. For the 2021–2024 term, the Speaker is Steingrímur J. Sigfússon of the Left-Green Movement.
### Deputy Speakers
Two Deputy Speakers assist the Speaker in managing parliamentary business.
### Committee Chairs
The Althing operates through several standing committees, each chaired by a member appointed at the beginning of the term. Committees include:
– **Economic Affairs and Trade Committee**
– **Environment and Communications Committee**
– **Foreign Affairs Committee**
– **Judicial Affairs and Education Committee**
– **Welfare Committee**
Committee chairs are distributed among parties in proportion to their parliamentary representation.
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## Changes during the 2021–2024 Term
Throughout the legislative term, changes in membership may occur due to resignations, appointments to ministerial positions, or other reasons. Substitute members (varamenn) are appointed to fill temporary vacancies.
Notable changes include:
– Appointment of members to ministerial posts, requiring temporary replacement in the Althing.
– Resignations due to personal reasons or political shifts.
– Party changes or formation of new parliamentary groups.
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## Role and Responsibilities of Members
Members of the Althing are tasked with:
– Drafting, debating, and passing legislation.
– Approving the national budget.
– Supervising government activities.
– Representing their constituents’ interests.
– Participating in parliamentary committees.
– Engaging in international parliamentary cooperation.
Members maintain offices both in Reykjavík and their constituencies to facilitate communication with citizens.
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## Conclusion
The list of members of the Althing for the 2021–2024 term reflects Iceland’s multiparty democratic system and regional representation. The parliament’s composition necessitates coalition governance and collaboration across party lines. Members play a vital role in shaping Iceland’s legislative agenda and ensuring democratic accountability.
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This article provides a detailed list and overview of the members of Iceland’s Althing for the 2021–2024 legislative term, including their party affiliations, constituencies, and parliamentary roles.