New Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs appointed

Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson has been appointed the new Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs, taking over from Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir. The change, confirmed in a statement by the People’s Party, took effect today.

Kristinsson, one of the party's most seasoned MPs, has represented the People’s Party in the Althingi since its first elected representatives took office. The announcement also revealed that Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson will succeed Kristinsson as the party’s parliamentary leader.

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In addition to these changes, Kolbrún Áslaugar Baldursdóttir will assume Kristinsson’s role as chair of the Welfare Committee, while Sigurjón Þórðarson will represent the party in the Icelandic section of the Nordic Council.

Gratitude for Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir’s leadership

The People’s Party expressed their gratitude to Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir for her outstanding work as Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs. The statement highlighted her successful efforts in advancing many of the party’s and government’s key campaign issues. Kristinsson’s transition into the role is seen as a continuation of the progress that Þórsdóttir helped establish.

The party also conveyed full confidence in Þórsdóttir’s abilities, with colleagues in the parliamentary party looking forward to her return to other important work.