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Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour

Popular course on security and defence issues

19 December 2024

Around 50 people have now completed an in-depth course on security and defence issues, conducted...

JEF Leaders' Summit Emphasizes Continued Support for Ukraine

18 December 2024

Security developments in Europe, support for Ukraine, and increased defence cooperation were among...

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Advanced Research Workshop on Undersea Communications Cables and Crisis Management11 December 2024
Licences for hunting of fin whales and minke whales issued 06 December 2024
Call for Applications for grants from the Development Fund for Immigrant Issues01 November 2024

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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has the responsibility for administration and policy making of social affairs and social security in Iceland as prescribed by law, regulations and other directives.

Minister of Social Affairs and Labour

Ministry of Social Affairs

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Minister of Social Affairs the Labour Market

Bjarni Benediktsson

Bjarni Benediktsson is Prime Minister since 9 April 2024. He was Minister for Foreign Affairs from 14 October 2023 to 9 April 2024, and Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs from 30 November 2017 to 14 October 2023. Has has been a member of the Icelandic parliament Althingi for Southwest Iceland since 2003, Bjarni Benediktsson has been leader of the Independence party since 2009.

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