I was wondering whether there were more parties that maybe didn’t make the voting limit (not sure on the English term for this).
A country without extremist parties…maybe there is hope for humanity after all

But yes, it’s a pretty good analogy.

I want the fish in Icelandic waters to be under Icelandic management but preferably with the nation, rather than some rich guys, don’t really care if the people that own the rights happen to have an Icelandic social security number or not, as long as they live and pay taxes (or not) in Cayman Islands.

Grif, well no not really. VG, the party furthest to the left is pretty much socialdemocratic, much more than socialistic, the Frjálslyndir party who are the only ones that have shown signs of racism aren’t really all that far right in other aspects. And the Independence Party, well in some aspects they’re far right but in other ones definitely not.

Aren’t there laws prohibiting the use of fishing quotas as collateral for loans from foreign creditors? In principle, at least, they should still be considered as public resource.

I am curious about the proceedings concerning EU membership. This is certainly not an easy decision but there seems to be much distractive fear-mongering involved.

I don’t know what to make of the EU, other than very much a double edged sword. Membership could bring some real benefits, also a lot of bureaucracy. Possibly also impair Iceland’s ability to protect her resources. Some articles I’ve read indicated that the EU would mandate quota amounts, and their record to date in enforcement, etc. within member states rather lamentable. Not sure either how membership would extend to best using and protecting rivers, geothermal sites and other resources.

My hope that whatever the bargain struck, with fishermen or others, that it does not relinquish Iceland’s freedom and responsibility to best protect and nourish its land and people.

I’m curious for the results!

Just wondering… does Iceland have extreme right/left parties?