Candidates gather for televised debate in Hof, Akureyri, Iceland

Candidates from all political parties in the Northeast constituency recently gathered for a televised debate to discuss the key issues impacting voters in the region. The event, broadcast live from Hof in Akureyri, featured a range of topics of concern to the local electorate.

The debate was moderated by Freyr Gígja Gunnarsson and Ólöf Rún Erlendsdóttir. Notable participants included Ingibjörg Ísaksen representing the Progressive Party, Jens Garðar Helgason from the Independence Party, and Ingvar Þóroddsson from the Rebirth Party. Additional representatives included Sigurjón Þórðarson for the People’s Party, Þorsteinn Bergsson from the Socialist Party, Gunnar Viðar Þórarinsson for the Democratic Party, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson of the Center Party, Theódór Ingi Ólafsson for the Pirate Party, Logi Einarsson from the Left-Green Movement, and Sindri Geir Óskarsson representing the Social Democratic Alliance.

This debate provided a platform for candidates to articulate their positions on pressing regional matters, allowing voters to better understand the options available to them ahead of the upcoming elections. The discussion is pivotal in shaping public opinions and informing constituents as they prepare to cast their ballots in the parliamentary election.