First Johanna Sigurdardottir Government
Begins the First Johanna Sigurdardottir Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Role range: 2009-2009
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Johanna Sigurdardottir Biography and Timeline
Follow Johanna Sigurdardottir through 13 dated historical records for Iceland.
Johanna Sigurdardottir, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
13Distinct records
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2009
Prime Minister of Iceland
Innaugurated as Prime Minister of Iceland
First Johanna Sigurdardottir Government
The First Johanna Sigurdardottir Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Role range: 2009-2009
Second Johanna Sigurdardottir Government
Begins the Second Johanna Sigurdardottir Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Role range: 2009-2013
EU Application Authorized by Parliament
Althing authorizes the government to apply for membership of the European Union and requires any final accession treaty to face a referendum.
Role range: 2009-2013
EU Membership Application Submitted
Iceland formally submits its application for European Union membership after parliament authorizes the government to seek accession negotiations.
Role range: 2009-2013
2010
First Icesave Referendum
Voters reject legislation guaranteeing repayment terms connected with Icesave deposits in Britain and the Netherlands by an overwhelming majority.
Role range: 2009-2013
EU Accession Negotiations Open
Iceland and the European Union formally open accession negotiations at an intergovernmental conference in Brussels.
Role range: 2009-2013
2011
Second Icesave Referendum
Icelandic voters reject a revised Icesave repayment agreement, leaving the dispute to continue through the EFTA legal process.
Role range: 2009-2013
Constitutional Council Draft Delivered
The Constitutional Council delivers a unanimously approved draft constitution to Althing after a public consultation and drafting process.
Role range: 2009-2013
IMF Stabilization Programme Completed
Iceland completes the IMF-supported economic stabilization programme launched after the banking collapse, having restored greater financial and macroeconomic stability.
Role range: 2009-2013
2012
Constitutional Advisory Referendum
Voters participate in a consultative referendum on proposals for constitutional reform, including whether the Constitutional Council draft should guide a new constitution.
Role range: 2009-2013
2013
Second Johanna Sigurdardottir Government
The Second Johanna Sigurdardottir Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Role range: 2009-2013
Records, sources and methodology
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