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Obwohl die heterogene Regierungskoalition (Sozialdemokraten, Fortschrittspartei und Sozialistische Volksallianz) unter Führung von Premierminister Hannibalsson bei der Parlamentswahl im April 1991 erneut eine knappe Mehrheit erzielte, kehrte der Regierungschef dieser Koalition den Rücken. Nach dem Wahlergebnis ist die konservative Unabhängigkeitspartei mit ca 41 Prozent die stärkste Partei Islands, die jetzt zusammen mit den Sozialdemokraten die Regierung bildet. Auflistung der Regierungsmitglieder und kurzer Überblick über die wichtigsten Wahlkampfthemen, Fragen der ökonomischen Entwicklung sowie der EG-Mitgliedschaft. (AuD-Pls)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIceland's government, elected in 2013, is conducting a general review of its tax policy with a view toward making it more efficient and less distortionary.1 To this end, it has targeted VAT reform as a priority to become more reliant on consumption rather than income taxation. The narrow base and wide gap between the very high 25.5 percent main VAT rate and lower rate of 7 percent distort economic behavior and encourage tax arbitrage, evasion and lobbying.The efficiency of the Icelandic VAT is thus currently well below the European and OECD averages.To address this situation

This paper discusses Iceland''s Fourth Post-Program Monitoring Discussions. Iceland''s economy has grown strongly on the back of booming tourism. Real GDP grew 3.3 percent in 2013, despite a drop in investment spending. Net exports were the primary driver. High frequency indicators suggest strong net exports—including steady growth in off-season tourism—have continued in Q1 2014, along with rising private consumption. Inflation has fallen below the Central Bank of Iceland''s 2.5 percent target but long-term inflation expectations remain noticeably above this level. The government''s medium-ter

Reviews Iceland's 2003 political developments, highlighting the 10 May parliamentary election. The campaign, elections results, & cabinet changes are summarized. A US overture to reduce its troop presence generated a stir, & a government pension bill also created some controversy. 3 Tables, 11 References. J. Zendejas

This study of the education system of Iceland is part of the handbook "The education systems of Europe" which presents an analytical description of the education systems of all European countries, following common guidelines. The study begins with the historical and socio-cultural background of the Icelandic educational system which is followed by the description of the organizational and administrative context of the current education system. The next step is the functioning of the current education system, beginning with a structural overview and followed by an analysis of the different levels of the education system, including, as a separate chapter, post-secondary and tertiary education. The country study ends with an analysis of current problems and discussions, and opens perspectives for further development. A diagram illustrating the structural scheme of the Icelandic educational system is part of this article. (DIPF/Orig./Kie.).

This review of Iceland's environmental conditions and policies evaluates progress in reducing the pollution burden, improving natural resource management, integrating environmental and economic policies, and strengthening international co-operation. The analyses presented are supported by a broad range of economic and environmental data