Green Party to skip parliamentary elections in Iceland, plans for 2026 municipal vote

The Green Party will not participate in this year’s parliamentary elections, as confirmed by co-founder Kikka Sigurðardóttir. She cited time constraints as the reason for the decision, stating that assembling a campaign with the necessary preparations on such short notice proved challenging.

Looking ahead, Sigurðardóttir mentioned that the Green Party intends to run in the municipal elections in spring 2026 and the next parliamentary elections. “We are just getting started,” she remarked, emphasizing the need for an environmental party to advocate for the protection of the country and environmental issues.

In a recent development, Bjarni Jónsson, a Member of Parliament, joined the Green Party after leaving the Left-Green Movement earlier this month. This gives the Green Party a presence in parliament with one representative. “I have decided to join the new political force of the Green Party and will now be its representative in the Althing. The Green Party is a growing movement where environmental and conservation issues have a sincere and strong advocate, a type of party not currently found in parliament,” he stated.

Overall, the Green Party is positioning itself for future political engagement, focusing on environmental advocacy while navigating the challenges of establishing a robust presence within Iceland’s political landscape.