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On August 1, Ms. Halla Tomasdottir took office as President of Iceland after winning the election 2 months ago.
In her inaugural address to the Parliament, Ms Tomasdottir highlighted Iceland’s achievements in education, health and prosperity over the past 80 years. She stressed the importance of continuing to build on these strengths, fostering innovation and setting high standards. She also highlighted the need for dialogue, cooperation and inclusion, especially involving young people.
According to Ms. Tomasdottir, Iceland needs to focus on mental and social health issues, the dangers of technological manipulation, and the need to foster trust and solidarity to overcome current global challenges.
Ms. Tomasdottir was born in 1968 in Reykjavik. In the presidential election in Iceland on June 1, Ms. Tomasdottir defeated two female rivals, former Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir and environmental expert Halla Hrund Logadottir, to win to succeed President Gudni Th. Johannesson, who ended two consecutive terms and did not run for re-election.
In Iceland, the presidency is largely ceremonial and has limited political power, but can veto bills or call referendums. Iceland is noted for its tradition of electing women to high-level positions. Tomasdottir is the country's second elected female president. In 1980, Iceland had its first elected female president, Vigdis Finbogadottir.
Iceland holds presidential elections every four years and there is no term limit for this office.
