Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is an Icelandic politician who served as Prime Minister of Iceland from 2013 until 2016. He is the founder and leader of the Centre Party and was previously a member of the Progressive Party. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by the fallout from the Panama Papers scandal, which revealed his offshore financial dealings and led to significant public outcry, ultimately resulting in his resignation. Despite the controversies, he remains an influential figure in Icelandic politics, reflecting on his experiences and challenges faced during his political career.
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Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the leader of the Centre Party, questions the Prime Minister about the government's response to economic challenges.
Með alvarlegri atburðum sem hafa sést
Iceland· 2025-10-24
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson speculated on being the first person bitten by a mosquito in Iceland.
Moskítóflugur á Íslandi í erlendum miðlumIceland· 2025-10-23
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson criticizes the controversial sex education for confirmation children in Akureyri.
Sigmundur um kynfræðsluna: „Stappar nærri sturlun“Iceland· 2025-10-21
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the chairman of the Centre Party, wonders on his Facebook page if he is the first person to be bitten by a mosquito in Iceland.
Var Sigmundur Davíð stunginn fyrstur?Iceland· 2025-10-20Sigmundur Davíð questioned the foreign minister about potentially stifling the company Vélfag.
Spurði hvort ráðherra ætli að „kæfa fyrirtækið Vélfag“Iceland· 2025-10-16
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson was recently re-elected as the chairman of the Progressive Party at the party's national assembly.
Sigmundur endurkjörinn formaður MiðflokksinsIceland· 2025-10-12
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is the only candidate for the chairman position and is therefore automatically elected.
Beint: Berjast um embætti varaformannsIceland· 2025-10-12
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson delivered a powerful speech at the party's national assembly.
„Þarf að hætta að gera fyrirsjáanleg mistök“Iceland· 2025-10-11Bergþór Ólason mentions his support for the leadership of Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson.
Bergþór hættir við framboð til varaformannsIceland· 2025-10-11Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, chairman of the Middle Party, delivers a speech at the party's 5th national congress.
Beint: Ræða Sigmundar DavíðsIceland· 2025-10-11
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson made the decision to shorten the duration of high school education in 2014.
Gafst að lokum upp á að kenna LaxnessIceland· 2025-10-10
Sigmundur is the founder of the party and is seeking re-election unopposed.
Varaformannsslagur hafinn í MiðflokknumIceland· 2025-10-04
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson enjoyed Polish drinks during the week.
Simmi Dabbi og „sjálfukóngurinn“ á sumbli í PóllandiIceland· 2025-09-27
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the leader of the Miðflokkurinn party, states that his party will not comply with the government.
Miðflokkurinn mun ekki hlýðaIceland· 2025-09-11
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the chairman of the Centre Party, showcased a new hairstyle at the opening of the Althing.
Fyrir og eftir myndir af Sigmundi DavíðIceland· 2025-09-09
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson situr í utanríkismálanefnd fyrir Miðflokkinn.
Farbann sett á ísraelska ráðherraIceland· 2025-09-09
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the chairman of the Centre Party, discusses the current state of asylum seeker policies in Iceland.
Ófremdarástand sem er stærra en nokkuð annað málIceland· 2025-09-08Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the chairman of the Midflokkurinn party, discusses the shift in Icelandic society away from meritocracy.
Kerfisvæðing á kostnað verðleika að fara með ÍslandIceland· 2025-08-12
Sigmundur Davíð is the chairman of the Centre Party who raises questions about the document's existence.
Bar ekki að afhenda RÚV umdeilt vinnugagnIceland· 2025-08-11
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the chairman of the Centre Party, criticizes the government's approach towards the EU.
Farið að minna á undirgefni JóhönnustjórnarinnarIceland· 2025-07-31The proposal to withdraw the application was stalled in the committee of the government of Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson.
Tillaga um afturköllun dó í ríkisstjórnIceland· 2025-07-30
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson tekur í sama streng um áhyggjur af ESB umsókn Íslands.
Fundurinn staðfesti allar áhyggjurIceland· 2025-07-22Sigmundur Davíð is the chairman of the Progressive Party and discusses the Icelandic political debate regarding EU membership.
„Allt sem við óttuðumst reyndist rétt“Iceland· 2025-07-21
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the chairman of the Centre Party, was among those who criticized the visit.
„Hvers konar skilaboð eru það?“Iceland· 2025-07-21
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the chairman of the Centre Party, criticizes the government for not trusting the nation and believes they are deceiving the public regarding EU membership.
Telur að verið sé að plata þjóðina inn í ESBIceland· 2025-07-19
Sigmundur Davíð criticized the government for not addressing the coastal fishing bill.
Inga Sæland beðin um að hemja sigIceland· 2025-07-14
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the leader of the Centre Party, also stated that his party would not engage in further debate on the bill.
Umræðum um veiðigjöldin er lokiðIceland· 2025-07-14
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is critical of the current government's performance and suggests a new Prime Minister.
Leggur til að Katrín verði forsætisráðherraIceland· 2025-07-12
Guðmundur Steingrímsson stated he did not align with Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson.
Vildi efla samstarf og samtal þjóðaIceland· 2025-06-30
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the former chairman of the Progressive Party, made claims about lifting capital controls in 2013.
Fréttamenn RÚV trúðu fullyrðingunum alls ekkiIceland· 2025-06-17
