Iceland's Coalition Government Collapses, Snap Election Called for November.
Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson cites policy disagreements as he dissolves the coalition, setting the stage for Iceland's first November election in nearly a century.
- Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson dissolved Iceland's coalition government due to unresolved policy disagreements on immigration, energy, and the economy.
- The coalition, comprising the Independence Party, Progressive Party, and Left-Green Movement, has governed since 2021 but faced increasing internal tensions.
- Benediktsson will request President Halla Tómasdóttir to dissolve parliament, with elections expected to be held on November 30.
- Recent volcanic eruptions and economic challenges, including high inflation, have added pressure to the government's stability.
- A Gallup poll indicated low public support for the coalition, with only 24.6% approval, the lowest in 30 years for an Icelandic government.
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