Left-Green Movement’s support declines as Minister Svandís Svavarsdóttir calls for self-reflection in Iceland

The Minister of the Left-Green Movement expresses concerns about the party’s declining support, as recent polling suggests it could be on the verge of losing its parliamentary representation. According to the latest Gallup National Pulse, the party’s support stands at approximately 3.5%, while the Socialists, who have yet to secure a seat in Parliament, register higher support at 4.7%.

Svandís Svavarsdóttir, the minister, has acknowledged that this is not the first time the Left-Greens have faced low polling figures, prompting a need for self-reflection. “Unfortunately, this is not the first time we at VG are seeing very low support in polls, and it calls for us to look inward, examine our core, and assess our purpose,” she stated.

She noted that the party council will convene later this month, followed by a national assembly at the end of October, where strategies will be aligned and their mission clarified. “This is indeed a concern,” she admitted. Svandís has refrained from revealing whether she plans to run for the party’s leadership during the upcoming national congress in October, stating, “I will disclose that when the time comes.”

Currently, Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson acts as the party’s chairman after Katrín Jakobsdóttir stepped down from the position. As the Left-Green Movement grapples with its dwindling support, reflections and strategies moving forward will be crucial for its future in Iceland’s political landscape.