Halla Gunnarsdóttir, chairman of VR, believes it is clear that the premises for wage agreements will be broken in the autumn, commenting on Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson's remarks after the government presented its 2027 budget framework.

Iceland's Finance Minister, Daði Már Kristófersson, reportedly halted work on proposals aimed at improving the housing market immediately upon assuming office.

Iceland's Finance Minister, Daði Már Kristófersson, stated that a report on euro adoption in Iceland does not suggest it would be a magic solution for currency issues.

A new report indicates that the cost for Iceland to maintain an independent currency is very high, with significant drawbacks to the current arrangement, according to Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Daði Már Kristófersson.

Iceland's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Daði Már Kristófersson, stated that while the Central Bank's decision to raise interest rates was not surprising, it was not what the government had hoped for, suggesting 'the plan' is not working as intended.

Icelandic Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson stated that the government is taking a broader approach to budget implementation than previous administrations, which explains the higher overall risk amount. A memo from the budget and analysis department was submitted to the Budget Committee on April 24.

Rodney Cloete, a Namibian opposition Member of Parliament, has publicly disagreed with Icelandic Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson's remarks concerning corruption in Namibia, as reported by The Namibian newspaper.

Iceland's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Daði Már Kristófersson, stated that consensus and stability are crucial to reduce the impact of indexation, a goal the government aims to achieve by year-end.

Iceland's Finance Minister, Daði Már Kristófersson, anticipates that consumers will bear some of the burden from a proposed increase in the bank tax, though he states it's impossible to predict how the cost will be split between consumers and bank shareholders.

Iceland's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Daði Már Kristófersson, has presented a financial plan targeting a growing budget surplus of ISK 80 billion over the next five years, starting from next year.

Iceland's Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson stated that a recent incident "didn't have to go this way," even with the existing fire protection in the building.

Iceland's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Daði Már Kristófersson, quoted former U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower during a speech in the Alþingi (Parliament).

Minister of Finance Daði Már Kristófersson says that funds for an action plan for the construction of nursing spaces are available in the state treasury, although the cost of construction is not yet known.

Iceland's Minister of Finance, Daði Már Kristófersson, stated that it is unlikely the stability rule will be revised this year, expressing no concern about the temptation problem posed by automatic increases in social security benefits remaining outside the rule.

Icelandic Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson stated he was not informed of the city lawyer's opinion suggesting that agreements between the state and Reykjavík City might constitute illegal state aid.

Iceland's Finance Minister, Daði Már Kristófersson, stated that the announced re-evaluation of VAT on car rentals, set to increase for 2024 and 2025, is a concern due to its potential significant impact on individual businesses.

The interpretation by Daði Már Kristófersson, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, that a new report on euro adoption in Iceland suggests the cost of the króna outweighs its benefits, has been deemed incorrect.

Iceland's Finance Minister, Daði Már Kristófersson, has commented on the re-evaluation of the transport agreement's premises, following recent discussions with leaders of Reykjavík's new majority.

Iceland's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Daði Már Kristófersson, has appointed Arnald Sölvi Kristjánsson, a lecturer at the University of Iceland's economics department, as the new chairman of the financial council.

Iceland's Minister of Finance, Daði Már Kristófersson, expressed satisfaction that the reduction in VAT on fuel, from 24% to 11% at the turn of the month, has been passed on to consumers and is expected to help curb inflation.

Iceland's Finance Minister, Daði Már Kristófersson, stated that alleged bribery payments by fishing company Samherji to Namibian officials are indicative of corruption in Namibia, not Iceland, in an i

Icelandic Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson stated that the financial plan until 2031 does not account for the municipal election promises of the Social Democratic Alliance, indicating that work on these proposals is not far advanced.

Iceland's Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson announced a balanced budget and a higher-than-expected surplus in the five-year financial plan, drawing a laughing reaction from Centre Party leader Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson.

Icelandic Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson expressed shock upon receiving a 'letter of dismissal' from several trade unions, including BSRB, the Association of Icelandic Nurses, and the Icelandic Teachers' Union, protesting his plans to abolish warning obligations for public employees.

Iceland's Minister of Finance, Daði Már Kristófersson, was the sole target of all five unscheduled questions from MPs in Alþingi, despite other ministers being present, indicating significant scrutiny over a Central Bank decision.

Iceland's Finance Minister, Daði Már Kristófersson, has finalized a decision regarding the future of Íslandspóstur (Iceland Post) but is not yet prepared to reveal the details.

Daði Már Kristófersson, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, has submitted a bill to Alþingi for the establishment of a state-owned infrastructure company.

Iceland's Minister of Finance, Daði Már Kristófersson, stated that a one-time tax payment from Kerecis for the sale of intellectual property rights will not lead to a relaxation of the state treasury's fiscal discipline.

Iceland's Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson expressed surprise after a city lawyer suggested that state agreements on land development, which were meant to be market-based, might involve illegal state aid.

Iceland's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Daði Már Kristófersson, stated that the government will not intervene in the ongoing wage dispute between Icelandair and the Icelandic Association of Airline Pilots (FÍA) as long as there is still progress in negotiations.

Iceland's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Daði Már Kristófersson, has publicly supported the view that the Icelandic economy is currently in an imbalanced state, echoing sentiments from the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise.

A report commissioned by Icelandic Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson concludes that the cost of maintaining the Icelandic króna likely exceeds its benefits, prompting a review of currency alternatives.

Iceland's Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson stated that the Central Bank could adjust banks' reserve requirements to prevent a proposed bank tax increase from leading to higher lending rates.

Icelandic Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson stated that a rough estimate for the cost of a national referendum on continuing EU accession talks this autumn is around 500 million Icelandic króna.

Icelandic Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson stated that changes to the fisheries system are difficult due to the strong influence of special interests reaching into parliament, echoing a Danish journalist's critical report on the industry.

Icelandic Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson commented that money spent on Easter eggs could be better allocated elsewhere, recalling he never received them as a university employee.

The CEO of Íslandsbanki expressed significant surprise regarding Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson's comments about a planned tax increase on financial companies in Iceland.

Iceland's Finance Minister, Daði Már Kristófersson, stated that lowering fuel taxes to curb inflation is not currently under consideration, despite other countries like Spain reducing energy-related taxes.

Daði Már Kristófersson, Iceland's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, quoted former US President Dwight Eisenhower during a speech in Alþingi (Parliament) today.

The Central Bank of Iceland has raised key interest rates to 7.5%, a move described as a natural step but not good news by Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson. Central Bank governors Ásgeir Jónsson and Þórarinn G. Pétursson further emphasized the need for the state to reduce its own demand following the decision.

Daði Már Kristófersson, fjármála- og efnahagsráðherra, segir að hækkandi verð á hráolíu á heimsvísu komi til með að hafa efnahagsleg áhrif hér á landi og þá meðal annars á verðbólgu.

Iceland's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Daði Már Kristófersson, voiced significant disappointment that inflation has not decreased month-over-month, noting the country has been in a state of 'crisis inflation' for four years.