Aquaculture bill delay contributes to Icelandic government collapse

Dissolving the coalition government and calling for elections, Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson said the 'setting aside' of the aquaculture bill was 'a big deal'.

On Oct. 13, the Icelandic government announced the end of the governing coalition and called for elections to be held on Nov. 30. — On Oct. 13, the Icelandic government announced the end of the governing coalition and called for elections to be held on Nov. 30.Photo: Akva Group

Hanna Gezelius

Correspondent

Published 15 October 2024, 09:05Updated 15 October 2024, 14:30

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