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Miðflokkurinn (The Centre Party) is a right-wing populist, Eurosceptic, and national-conservative political party in Iceland, established in September 2017. [2, 3, 6] It was founded by former Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson after a split from the Progressive Party. [3, 4] The party emphasizes national sovereignty, economic liberalism, and positions itself against the political establishment, with strong support in rural areas. [2, 3, 4, 8] Ari Edwald is leading the party's list for the 2026 Reykjavík municipal elections. [5, 7, 9]

The European Union (EU), known in Icelandic as "Evrópusambandið," is an economic and political union of 27 member states primarily located in Europe. While Iceland is not a member of the EU, it has strong ties through the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement, which grants it access to the EU market and requires it to implement EU directives related to the free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital. Iceland is also part of the Schengen Area, allowing for passport-free travel with EU member states and other non-EU countries.

Fyrirtæki sem gefur gjafir í þættinum, lýst sem „smá bisness“ og „flott kona og mikill föðurlandsvinur“.

Samtökin '78 eru hagsmunasamtök hinsegin fólks á Íslandi. Þau hafa verið gagnrýnd fyrir innrætingu í skólum og fyrir að forðast gagnræðu.

Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn, also known as the Independence Party, is a liberal-conservative political party in Iceland, founded on May 25, 1929, from the merger of the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party. It has historically been the largest and most influential party in Icelandic politics, advocating for economic liberalism, lower taxes, national sovereignty, and individual and employment freedom. The party has been a partner in 25 of the 35 governments since Iceland became a republic in 1944, and its leaders have often held the office of Prime Minister. The current chairman is Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, elected in 2025. The party is currently facing internal disputes, particularly concerning primary elections in Akureyri and candidate selection methods in Suðurnes.

Félag sem gætir hagsmuna blaðamanna á Íslandi, en hefur verið gagnrýnt fyrir að styðja umdeilda blaðamenn.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental organization with 38 member countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade. Iceland was a founding member of the OECD in 1960 and actively participates in its initiatives, benefiting from its analysis and policy recommendations on various economic and social issues. The OECD regularly publishes economic surveys and reports on Iceland, providing insights into its economy, challenges, and policy priorities.

Reykjavíkurborg, also known as the City of Reykjavík, is the municipal authority responsible for governing Reykjavík, the capital and largest city of Iceland. It plays a significant role in the country's cultural, economic, and governmental activities, as Reykjavík is home to approximately 35% of Iceland's residents and serves as its commercial and industrial center. The entity has faced criticism regarding its financial management and controversial projects, such as the Brákarborgarmálið case.

RÚV, also known as the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (Ríkisútvarpið), is Iceland's national public-service broadcasting organization. Established in 1930, it plays a significant role in Icelandic cultural life by providing reliable news, educational content, and entertainment across television, radio, and online platforms. RÚV operates two television channels (RÚV and RÚV 2) and three radio stations (Rás 1, Rás 2, and Rondó), with its online news service being one of the most visited websites in Iceland.

Alþingi is the national parliament of Iceland, a unicameral legislature and one of the oldest national parliaments in the world, established around 930 AD at Thingvellir. Its primary role is to enact and amend laws, and it also handles applications for Icelandic citizenship, including requests for exemptions from the Icelandic Nationality Act. Alþingi has fiscal powers, making decisions on government spending and taxation.

Háskóli sem hefur glímt við rekstrar- og námsvanda. Undir stjórn Margrétar Njardvík hefur verið reynt að snúa rekstrinum við, sem hefur leitt til átaka við starfsfólk.

Þolendamiðstöð sem á að þjóna báðum kynjum, en er gagnrýnd fyrir að mismuna karlmönnum og vísa þeim á sálfræðistofur fyrir gerendur.

Samtök stofnuð af Huginn Þór Grétarssyni til að berjast fyrir réttindum karlmanna í forsjárdeilum.

Fjölmiðlanefnd, also known as the Media Commission, is an independent administrative committee in Iceland operating under the Ministry of Culture, Innovation, and Higher Education. Established by the Icelandic Media Act of 2011, its primary role is to oversee and regulate media activities in Iceland, ensuring compliance with media laws and promoting freedom of expression, public access to information, and media literacy. The commission monitors the public broadcaster RÚV, manages applications for support to private media, and works to protect children and foster diversity and pluralism in the media market.

Framsóknarflokkurinn, also known as the Progressive Party, is a centrist to centre-right agrarian political party in Iceland, founded in 1916. It has historically been one of Iceland's two largest political parties and has frequently participated in coalition governments, often holding the prime minister post. The party's primary support traditionally comes from rural areas, and it advocates for moderate nationalism, social market economy principles, and the interests of rural Iceland.

Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland) is the oldest and largest public research university in Iceland, established in 1911. It plays a significant role in Icelandic society as the leading institution for higher education and research, offering over 400 study programs across various disciplines to approximately 14,000 students. The university has been noted for its methodology courses and includes departments such as gender studies, which, like similar departments globally, can sometimes be part of broader discussions about academic disciplines.

Trúfélag á Íslandi sem hefur verið undir árás fjölmiðla og stjórnmálamanna vegna ummæla prests um konversjón og samkynhneigð.

Samtök sem veita konum skjól og aðstoð, en eru gagnrýnd fyrir að ýta undir rangar sakagiftir og hagsmunaárekstra gegn karlmönnum.

Landspítali is the National University Hospital of Iceland and the country's leading hospital. It plays a crucial role in healthcare, education for health sciences students at the University of Iceland, and medical research in Iceland. The hospital has faced criticism regarding its use of hormone blockers on children without sufficient research.

Alþjóðleg könnun sem metur frammistöðu nemenda í lestri, stærðfræði og náttúruvísindum. Niðurstöður hennar eru notaðar til að meta gæði menntakerfa.

Píratar, also known as the Pirate Party, is an Icelandic political party founded in November 2012 in Reykjavík. The party emphasizes direct democracy, transparency, freedom of speech, and civil rights in the digital age. It gained significant attention following the 2008 financial crisis and the 2016 Panama Papers scandal, advocating for government transparency and anti-corruption. Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson was a Member of Parliament for the Pirate Party from 2013 to 2016 and again from 2017 to 2021, and also served as the parliamentary group leader.

Rauði krossinn, also known as the Icelandic Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization founded on December 10, 1924, and is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It serves as the premier humanitarian agency in Iceland, playing a pioneering role in healthcare, social work, and education. The organization provides diverse domestic services, including emergency preparedness, harm reduction, psychosocial support, first aid, and assistance to refugees, often acting as an auxiliary to the Icelandic government in humanitarian matters. They undertook the "Welcome to Iceland" project to introduce Icelandic customs and values to new residents.

Samtök sem Huginn Þór Grétarsson stofnaði til að berjast fyrir réttindum karlmanna og veita þeim stuðning, sérstaklega í forsjárdeilum og ofbeldismálum.

Stofnun sem gætir hagsmuna barna á Íslandi. Eldur Smári og Julie Bindel áttu fund með umboðsmanni barna þar sem fram kom að aktívistar á Íslandi væru mjög árásargjarnir.

Íslenskur stjórnmálaflokkur sem er almennt talinn til vinstri á stjórnmálaskalanum.

Útlendingastofnun, also known as the Directorate of Immigration, is an Icelandic government institution responsible for implementing the Foreign Nationals Act in Iceland. It processes applications for residence permits, Icelandic citizenship, international protection (asylum), visas, and issues travel documents for refugees and passports for foreign nationals. The Directorate also handles decisions regarding refusal of entry and expulsions, playing a crucial role in regulating immigration and the status of foreign citizens within Iceland.