Benedikt S. Benediktsson

Benedikt S. Benediktsson

politician Iceland

Benedikt S. Benediktsson is the managing director of the Federation of Trade and Services (SVÞ) in Iceland. He has recently been in the news expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to the kilometer charge, particularly its implications for foreign vehicles. Benedikt argues that the new system could create significant complexities, especially for companies that rely on transporting goods to Iceland. He emphasizes the challenges of implementing a detailed mileage tracking system for numerous vehicles and raises questions about the legality of taxing foreign vehicles under the new proposal.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
247
Power
17$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Iceland 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 341,243 247 $24,000 17$
Totals 1 341,243 247 $24,000 17$
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Recent Mentions

Iceland Iceland: Benedikt S. Benediktsson is the director of the Association of Trade and Services in Iceland and discusses organized retail theft. 5

Morgunblaðið: Skipulagður stórþjófnaður ekki að aukast

Iceland Iceland: Benedikt S. Benediktsson is the director of the Association of Trade and Services (SVÞ) who expressed concerns about the extensive and costly measures businesses have had to undertake due to regulatory requirements. 5

Morgunblaðið: Spurt af hverju Ísland gangi lengra

Iceland Iceland: Benedikt S. Benediktsson, the director of SVÞ, states that the proposed bill heralds a complex system that could prove very difficult to implement, especially for foreign vehicles arriving here. 5

Morgunblaðið: Gæti reynst erfitt í framkvæmd