Althing

Also known as Alþingi, Parliament of Iceland, Icelandic Parliament, Alþing

parlamento unicamerale dell'Islanda

AI overview

The Althing is Iceland's national legislature, or parliament, that was first established in 930, making it the world's oldest legislature. Although it was disbanded in 1800 and later restored in 1845, it remains a significant institution in Iceland's governance and holds historical importance as one of the world's most ancient legislative bodies.

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Key facts

Legislature.name: Icelandic Parliament
Legislature.legislature: Members
Legislature.coa_pic: Althing Logo.svg
Legislature.coa_res: 250
Legislature.house_type: Unicameral
Legislature.leader1_type: Speaker
Legislature.leader1: Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir
Legislature.party1: Social Democratic Alliance
Legislature.election1: 4 February 2025
Legislature.members: 63
Legislature.structure1: Iceland Althing 2024.svg
Legislature.structure1_res: 250px
Legislature.political_groups1: Government (36) Viðreisn (11) People's (10) Opposition (27) Independence (14) Centre (8) Progressive (5)
Legislature.voting_system1: Open list proportional representation with a 5% electoral threshold for leveling seats
Legislature.last_election1: 30 November 2024
Legislature.next_election1: By 30 November 2028
Legislature.session_room: Althingi.png
Legislature.session_alt: Parliament House in Reykjavík