First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government
Begins the First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Role range: 2017-2021
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Katrin Jakobsdottir Biography and Timeline
Follow Katrin Jakobsdottir through 10 dated historical records for Iceland.
Katrin Jakobsdottir, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2017
2020
COVID-19 Gathering Restrictions Introduced
The government introduces nationwide limits on large gatherings as part of Iceland's early public-health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Role range: 2017-2021
2021
Parliamentary Election of 2021
Iceland holds a parliamentary election after which the three governing parties negotiate a renewed coalition under Katrin Jakobsdottir.
Role range: 2017-2021
First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government
The First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Role range: 2017-2021
Second Katrin Jakobsdottir Government
Begins the Second Katrin Jakobsdottir Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Role range: 2021-2024
2022
Sanctions against Russia
Iceland aligns with European restrictive measures against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine and strengthens political support for Ukraine.
Role range: 2021-2024
2023
US Submarine Service Visits Authorized
The government authorizes service visits by United States submarines under conditions reflecting Iceland's defence commitments and national nuclear-free policy.
Role range: 2021-2024
Council of Europe Reykjavik Summit
Jakobsdottir opens the Council of Europe summit in Reykjavik, where leaders focus on Ukraine, democratic resilience and human-rights protection.
Role range: 2021-2024
Grindavik Emergency Evacuation
Authorities order the evacuation of Grindavik as intense seismic activity and magma movement raise the risk of a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Role range: 2021-2024
2024
Second Katrin Jakobsdottir Government
The Second Katrin Jakobsdottir Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Role range: 2021-2024
Records, sources and methodology
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