Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir

Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir is the Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs and a prominent leader of the Liberal Reformist Party. Born in Reykjavik, she has been an advocate for Iceland’s integration into the European Union, especially in light of increasing geopolitical tensions in the Arctic region. Since taking office three months ago, she has emphasized the importance of security and defense, particularly in relation to threats from superpowers like the United States, China, and Russia. Gunnarsdóttir has initiated discussions for Iceland to open its first embassy in Spain, highlighting the need for closer ties with fellow NATO members and the potential for EU membership, a goal that has been revisited after a hiatus in negotiations since 2013.