Jens Garðar Helgason
Jens Garðar Helgason is a prominent Icelandic politician and member of the Independence Party, currently serving as the representative for the Northeast constituency. He has previously held the position of mayor in Fjarðabyggð for 12 years, demonstrating extensive experience in local governance. Jens has also served as the deputy chairman of the Confederation of Icelandic Employers for four years and has been actively involved in various party functions. He is known for advocating for private enterprise and economic freedom, emphasizing the importance of fostering a robust business environment in Iceland. Recently, he announced his candidacy for the position of deputy chairman of the Independence Party at the upcoming national congress.
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Jens Garðar Helgason criticized the Minister of Education and Children's Affairs for using government resources for personal blogging.
Segir ljóst að það sé „allt í steik“ í ráðuneytinu
Iceland· 2025-11-24
Jens Garðar Helgason, varaformaður flokksins, stígur í pontu eftir að Guðrún hefur lokið málið sínu.
Ræðir leiðina í átt að sterkara ÍslandiIceland· 2025-11-08
Jens Garðar Helgason is the vice chairman of the Independence Party.
Heimsendaspár varaformannsins óþarfarIceland· 2025-11-04
Jens Garðar Helgason attended the event.
SUS-þing breyttist í afmælisveislu Kjartans GunnarssonarIceland· 2025-10-08
Jens Garðar Helgason has been notably quiet during the summer break.
Ekkert spurst til Jens Garðars í allt sumarIceland· 2025-08-30
Jens Garðar Helgason, vice chairman of the Independence Party, asked Inga Sæland if she supported the idea of applying the nuclear clause again.
Á að beita kjarnorkuákvæðinu aftur?Iceland· 2025-07-12
Jens Garðar Helgason, a member of parliament and vice chairman of the Independence Party, discusses the lack of analysis on the impact of a proposed increase in fishing fees.
Grípur ekki smærri fyrirtækiIceland· 2025-07-09Jens Garðar Helgason participated in a light-hearted discussion about parliamentary dress code on a talk show.
Vildi afmá upptöku úr þinginuIceland· 2025-07-03
Jens Garðar Helgason is noted for his ability to apologize.
Ráðherra rekur út úr sér tungunaIceland· 2025-06-29
Jens Garðar Helgason is a member of parliament advocating for a collaborative solution regarding the fishing fee bill.
Fjárfestingum þegar frestað víða um landIceland· 2025-06-29
Jens Garðar Helgason is the deputy chairman of the Independence Party.
Vilhjálmur og Sigurlaug kunna að halda partíIceland· 2025-06-24
Jens Garðar Helgason is a member of the Independence Party who spoke at the Althing regarding fishing fees.
„Við verðum að staldra við“Iceland· 2025-06-21Jens Garðar Helgason is the vice chairman of the Independence Party.
Komið gott-guggurnar gáfu Bjarna Ben gjafakort hjá húðlækniIceland· 2025-05-23
Jens Garðar Helgason, deputy chairman of the Independence Party, expresses satisfaction that government members are finally interested in value creation.
Vill greina áhrif af vinnsluskylduIceland· 2025-05-22
Jens Garðar Helgason questioned the Minister of Finance about his absence from a parliamentary debate.
„Við erum í ríkisstjórn. Hvað nú?“Iceland· 2025-05-12
Jens Garðar Helgason, a member of the Independence Party in Northeast Constituency, discusses the serious situation facing PCC BakkiSilicon.
Verðum að skoða alla möguleikana sem eru í stöðunniIceland· 2025-05-10
Jens Garðar Helgason is a member of the Independence Party and raised concerns about government funding to political parties.
„Aldrei verið einhver einbeittur brotavilji“Iceland· 2025-05-08
Jens Garðar Helgason, the vice chairman of the Independence Party, was influential in the discussion.
Deilt um veiðigjöldin fram á kvöldIceland· 2025-05-06
Jens Garðar Helgason, a member of the Independence Party, expressed his surprise at the news that the entrance exams for the special forces of the national police had been canceled.
Ráðherrar „kippi þessu máli strax í liðinn“Iceland· 2025-04-29Jens Garðar Helgason, the vice chairman of the Independence Party, writes on Facebook that Isavia needs to 'gyrða sig í brók.'
Isavia gyrði sig í brók: „Nú er nóg komið“Iceland· 2025-04-26
Jens Garðar Helgason is a member of the Independence Party in Iceland.
„Hvers vegna liggur svona mikið á?“Iceland· 2025-04-10
Jens Garðar Helgason criticizes Ríkisútvarpið for wasting taxpayer money.
„Er þetta boðleg meðferð á skattfé?“Iceland· 2025-03-06
Jens Garðar Helgason was elected as the vice-chairperson of the Independence Party.
Fyrsti fundurinn undir forystu GuðrúnarIceland· 2025-03-03
Jens Garðar Helgason will serve as the deputy chairman alongside Guðrún.
Hvað segja sjálfstæðismenn um kjörið?Iceland· 2025-03-03
Jens Garðar Helgason, newly elected vice chairman of the Independence Party, emphasizes support for independence members in local governments.
Sjálfstæðismenn „klárir í bátana“Iceland· 2025-03-02Jens Garðar Helgason is also a candidate for the position of vice chairman of the Independence Party.
Kosningu til varaformanns lokiðIceland· 2025-03-02Jens Garðar Helgason is also a candidate for the vice-chair position of the Independence Party.
Beint: Úrslit í varaformannskjöri SjálfstæðisflokksinsIceland· 2025-03-02
Jens Garðar Helgason is the new vice chairman of the Independence Party, having received 53.2 percent of valid votes.
Jens Garðar nýr varaformaður SjálfstæðisflokksinsIceland· 2025-03-02Jens Garðar Helgason has also put himself forward for the vice-chairman role.
Beint: Úrslit í formannskjöri SjálfstæðisflokksinsIceland· 2025-03-02
Jens Garðar Helgason is also a candidate for the vice chairman position.
Formannskjöri lokið og atkvæði talinIceland· 2025-03-02