First Bjarni Benediktsson Government
Begins the First Bjarni Benediktsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
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2017 in Iceland
Explore 7 historical events and records for Iceland in 2017.
Historical records for Iceland in 2017
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January
Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson Government
The Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
March
Capital Controls Largely Removed
Most capital controls on individuals, companies and pension funds are lifted after years of restrictions introduced during the financial crisis.
September
Coalition Government Collapses
The governing coalition loses its majority after Bright Future withdraws, leading to preparations for another early parliamentary election.
October
Parliamentary Election of 2017
Iceland holds a snap parliamentary election after the collapse of Bjarni Benediktsson's coalition government.
November
First Bjarni Benediktsson Government
The First Bjarni Benediktsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government
Begins the First Katrin Jakobsdottir Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
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