Left-Green Movement faces challenges as Svandís Svavarsdóttir prepares for national conference in Iceland

Although the Left-Green Movement is facing challenges, the party must demonstrate responsibility and openly assess its current situation, according to Svandís Svavarsdóttir, the prospective new leader of the party. As it prepares for its national conference this weekend, which coincides with the movement’s upcoming 25th anniversary, Svandís expresses hope that this event will serve as a turning point.

The party is currently struggling in the polls, having not recorded any support for a parliamentary seat in recent surveys. “We are in a very lively phase aiming for a rebound. The national conference is an important platform where members gather to align and connect,” Svandís stated. She acknowledged the importance of being forthright about the party’s difficulties in both support and position, emphasizing the need to address these challenges openly.

At the conference, there will be resolutions proposed by some members to sever the coalition with the Progressive Party and the Independence Party. Svandís insists that while she values open discussion, she does not want to engage in arguments with her colleagues.

She highlighted that the ideological disagreements within the current government should not hinder the party’s progress and cited various achievements of the coalition, such as increased child benefits and extended parental leave.

Svandís, who has been in politics for eighteen years, believes a balance of renewal and experience is essential for the party’s future leadership. “I am passionate and firmly rooted in leftist values. My mission is clear,” she concluded, eager to lead the party into the next phase of its journey.