Faroese parliament welcomes its youngest directly elected member at 20

Monday 13th April 2026 on 13:45 in Faroe Islands Faroe Islands

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The Faroese parliament, the Løgting, now includes its youngest directly elected member, 20-year-old Bjørg Brynhildardóttir Egholm, who took her seat this week, reports Faroese national broadcaster Kringvarp Føroya.

Egholm, representing the left-wing Republican Party (Tjóðveldi), secured 971 personal votes in the 26 March election, earning the top spot on her party’s list. “It’s a good experience, and I’m happy to get to work,” she told KVF.

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(via KVF)