Jón Pétur Zimsen
Jón Pétur Zimsen, a member of the Independence Party, was in the news due to his critical stance on proposed changes to standardized testing in Icelandic primary schools, which sparked debate during the parliamentary discussions led by Kolbrún Baldursdóttir.
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Jón Pétur Zimsen is a member of the Independence Party and has delivered 104 speeches.
Sigríður hefur tekið forystuna
Iceland· 2025-11-30
Jón Pétur Zimsen is a member of parliament and a former school principal who has criticized the lack of measurable goals in education.
Ráðuneytið skautar fram hjá óþægilegri staðreyndIceland· 2025-11-17
Jón Pétur Zimsen, a member of the Independence Party, questions the legality of the Minister of Justice's actions regarding the police chief's resignation.
„Erum við í þættinum Satt eða logið?“Iceland· 2025-11-11
Jón Pétur Zimsen is the vice chairman of the committee discussing important governmental matters.
Spursmál: Ríkislögreglustjóri valtur í sessiIceland· 2025-10-31
Jón Pétur Zimsen criticized the minister for the lack of solutions for children with complex issues in Iceland.
Óþolandi að ráðherra beri þetta á borð fyrir þjóðinaIceland· 2025-10-21
Jón Pétur Zimsen is a member of parliament who expressed concern about the need for immediate solutions for children facing addiction and mental health issues.
„Málið er mjög einfalt: Börn eru að deyja“Iceland· 2025-10-20
Jón Pétur Zimsen, a member of the Independence Party and former school principal, proposed eight measures including the implementation of a new grading system.
Engin svör um einkunnagjöf í umræðu um menntamálIceland· 2025-10-09
Jón Pétur Zimsen criticized the Minister of Education for her construction decisions.
Alma Möller sigraði ballskákinaIceland· 2025-10-04
Jón Pétur Zimsen, a party colleague of Guðrún, supported her call for clarity on who is governing the country.
Tilefni til að kalla öryggisráð saman við heimkomuIceland· 2025-09-23
Jón Pétur Zimsen expressed concerns that government funding for media could restrict their freedom of speech.
Takmarka má umfang RÚV á sviði auglýsingaIceland· 2025-09-12
Jón Pétur Zimsen is one of the sponsors of the bill regarding the sale of the state's share in Landsbankinn.
Vilja selja Landsbankann og reikna með 350 milljörðumIceland· 2025-09-11
Jón Pétur Zimsen was also a member of the subcommittee that evaluated citizenship applications.
Þingmenn tjái sig ekki um nöfnin á listanumIceland· 2025-07-18
Jón Pétur Zimsen is a member of the Independence Party who was absent during the vote.
Samþykkja að stöðva umræðu um veiðigjaldamáliðIceland· 2025-07-11
Jón Pétur Zimsen is celebrating his twentieth speech on the same topic today.
Jón Gnarr hyggst skrópa úr vinnunniIceland· 2025-07-01Jón Pétur raised concerns about the subjective nature of the resource rent assessment.
Orð ráðherranna „fyrir neðan allar hellur“Iceland· 2025-06-26
Jón Pétur Zimsen stated that it is unacceptable for a minister to speak in such a manner.
Þingmenn gagnrýna færslu InguIceland· 2025-06-25
Jón Pétur Zimsen stated that it is unacceptable for a minister to speak in such a manner.
Þingmenn æfir vegna færslu InguIceland· 2025-06-25Jón Pétur Zimsen spoke about a gasoline bridge being thrown into the embers.
„Þetta eru alvarlegar ásakanir“Iceland· 2025-06-24
Jón Pétur Zimsen is a member of the Icelandic parliament and a member of the committee on general and educational affairs.
Virðing Alþingis hafi beðið hnekkiIceland· 2025-06-09
Jón Pétur Zimsen was dealing with flu symptoms and attempted to alleviate his suffering.
Rottweiler-veiran bítur fast á borgarfulltrúannIceland· 2025-06-01
Jón Pétur Zimsen, a member of the Independence Party, accidentally sprayed his dog's ear spray into his own throat.
Úðaði eyrnaspreyi fyrir hunda upp í kokið á sérIceland· 2025-05-25Jón Pétur Zimsen is one of the city council members attending the meeting.
Þétt setinn íbúafundur í GrafarvogiIceland· 2025-05-15
Jón Pétur Zimsen questioned the Minister of Education about the low literacy rates among students.
Guðmundur: „Hvar hefurðu verið“Iceland· 2025-05-08
Jón Pétur Zimsen criticized the education authorities for their lack of understanding regarding the declining academic performance of elementary school students.
Reynt að greina vandann í áratugi án árangursIceland· 2025-05-07
Jón Pétur Zimsen stated that the Minister of Fisheries had neglected consultation with stakeholders.
Deilt um veiðigjöldin fram á kvöldIceland· 2025-05-06
Jón Pétur Zimsen, a member of parliament, is familiar with the school environment.
„Skólakerfið okkar stendur höllum fæti“Iceland· 2025-04-23
Jón Pétur Zimsen discusses the risks associated with standardized testing in schools.
Hætta á að prófspurningar berist á milliIceland· 2025-04-10
Jón Pétur Zimsen is a member of the Independence Party and a former school principal discussing standardized testing in schools.
Megum ekki forða nemendum alltaf frá prófkvíðaIceland· 2025-04-09Jón Pétur Zimsen, a member of the Independence Party and former school principal, emphasizes the importance of positive communication between teachers and parents.
„Það þarf ekki nema fimm mínútur“Iceland· 2025-04-09Jón Pétur Zimsen, a member of the Independence Party, delivered a speech addressing the challenges faced by young boys in Icelandic society.
Jón Pétur: „Hvernig myndi þér líða?“Iceland· 2025-04-02