Announces actions in the coming days against inflation
Iceland's government plans to announce measures to combat inflation, with discussions scheduled with labor market representatives.
The chances of a rate cut are "very small"
Finance and Economy Minister Daði Már Kristófersson indicates that the likelihood of a rate cut by the monetary policy committee is very low ahead of their upcoming meeting.
"I find it unfortunate that this is not going better"
Iceland's Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson expresses disappointment over the slow progress in reducing inflation and interest rates, which are currently at 5.2 percent, exceeding forecasts and leading to public criticism of certain tax increases.
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.
Aiming to Reduce Sick Leave Rate for Public Employees
Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson plans to implement measures aimed at reducing the high sick leave rate among public employees, as it has been a significant concern with a new human resources plan introduced for the next three years to improve stability and staffing.