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Changes in Viðreisn after Guðbrand's resignation

Sigurjón Njarðarson has been appointed the new executive director of the Viðreisn parliamentary group, replacing Guðbrand Einarsson following his resignation, while Emilía Björt Írisardóttir Bachmann takes over as the group's new legal advisor.

Feb 4 • 10:21 UTC
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Crime & Justice

We will see if Guðbrandur makes up for his behavior

Guðbrandur Einarsson, a member of parliament, resigned after admitting to attempting to purchase sex, with his party expressing disappointment over the situation.

Jan 16 • 22:41 UTC
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National & Local

Disappointment

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister of Foreign Affairs, expresses her disappointment regarding the situation and supports Guðbrandur Einarsson's resignation from parliament, believing it allows him to focus on himself and his family.

Jan 16 • 14:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Very uncommon for MPs to resign

Guðbrandur Einarsson has resigned as an MP following a 2012 incident involving an attempt to purchase sex, a rare occurrence according to a political science professor.

Jan 16 • 12:48 UTC
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National & Local

Rare resignation of a member of parliament and kindergarten closed unchanged

A member of parliament, Guðbrandur Einarsson, resigned following an attempt to purchase sex, while discussions on the status of Greenland and the disagreements between Denmark and the United States continue.

Jan 16 • 11:44 UTC
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National & Local

Guðbrandur's Successor in Shock but Ready for Battle

Sandra Sigurðardóttir, the deputy representative of Viðreisn, expresses her shock at Guðbrand Einarsson's resignation over a scandal but declares herself ready to take his parliamentary seat in Suðurkjördæmi.

Jan 16 • 11:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Guðbrandur's response is both correct and sensible

Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson supports Guðbrandur Einarsson's decision to resign from parliament due to a scandal involving attempted solicitation.

Jan 16 • 11:11 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Resigns from Parliament Due to Attempt to Purchase Sex

Guðbrandur Einarsson, a parliament member from the party Viðreisn, has resigned after being involved in an attempted sex purchase incident in 2012, although he was not charged.

Jan 16 • 06:00 UTC

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