Left-Green Movement and Pirates lose all seats in recent parliamentary elections in Iceland

In the recent parliamentary elections, the Left-Green Movement and the Pirates did not secure any seats, collectively losing 14 seats from their previous standing. The chairperson of the Left-Green Movement expressed that although the party has been eliminated from parliament, the fight will continue.

Following the elections, which concluded recently, the Pirates received 3% of the vote, while the Left-Green Movement garnered 2.3%. This represents a significant decline in support compared to the 2021 elections, where the Pirates achieved 8.6% with six seats and the Left-Green Movement nearly 12.6% with eight seats.

Swandís Svavarsdóttir, leader of the Left-Green Movement, characterized the election as historical, noting that established parties are now in an unprecedented situation. She emphasized the need for her party to assess its next steps and assured supporters of their resilience despite the setbacks.

Similarly, Þórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir, leader of the Pirates in parliament, stated that it is natural for a party to engage in reflection following such a defeat. She acknowledged the Pirates’ contributions to political discourse, having introduced concepts that are now widely accepted among various political factions, including drug decriminalization and transparency in governance.

Both leaders shared their thoughts on social media regarding the disappointing results, noting that they fell far short of expectations. Swandís mentioned that analyzing the party’s political position would need to wait for a more opportune moment, while Þórhildur expressed her deep disappointment, reminiscing about the privilege of being part of parliament and looking forward to reflecting on the experience in the future.