Iceland Democratic Party Explained

Iceland Democratic Party[1] (Icelandic: Lýðræðisvaktin||Democracy Watch) was a political party in Iceland, founded 16 February 2013.[2] [3] It was founded with the primary goal of passing the new constitution formulated by the constitutional assembly appointed by parliament in 2011.[4] On other issues, it wishes to strengthen regulation of financial institutions and put joining the EU to a binding referendum.

They successfully applied for the list letter L to contest the 2013 Icelandic parliamentary election, and subsequently submitted an official candidate list on 12 April 2013.[5]

The party has been inactive since 2016.

Electoral results

Parliament

Chairman

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=29314&ew_0_a_id=399379 "Icelandic Parties Submit List of Candidates for Election"
  2. Web site: Constitutional Council men establish the new party Democracy Watch. Icelandic. Mbl.is. 15 February 2013. 16 February 2013.
  3. Web site: Democracy Watch formally established. Icelandic. Mbl.is. 18 February 2013. 25 February 2013.
  4. http://grapevine.is/Features/ReadArticle/Lydraedisvaktin-The-Iceland-Democratic-Party-Interviewed The Reykjavík Grapevine Election Guide 2013 | Lýðræðisvaktin Interviewed
  5. Web site: Five new list letters . Icelandic. Innanríkisráðuneytið (Ministry of Interior). 8 March 2013. 11 March 2013.
  6. Web site: Þorvaldur Gylfason hættur í stjórn Lýðræðisvaktarinnar - Vísir. 10 June 2020. visir.is. 23 October 2013 .