The Progress Party has solidified its candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections in Reykjavík, with Einar Þorsteinsson and Magnea Gná Jóhannsdóttir taking the lead positions. Einar, a former mayor and current leader of the party, expressed gratitude for the trust bestowed upon him to lead the list, emphasizing the party's commitment to serving the citizens of Reykjavík. He indicated that the focus of political efforts should be on tangible results rather than power struggles among parties.

Joining Einar and Magnea on the list are Þorvaldur Daníelsson, the executive director of Hjólakraft, who will occupy the third spot, and Halldór Bachmann, the marketing manager of the General Pension Fund, filling the fourth spot. This reshuffling highlights a strategic approach by the Progress Party to engage with both established names and new candidates, aiming to better represent the citizens' needs in the municipal governance.

As the elections draw closer, the Progress Party appears focused on addressing the residents' calls for necessary changes in local governance. Einar reiterated that the party's experience during the current term has shown the importance of pushing for meaningful reforms, countering narratives from other parties that may not be willing to commit to the changes citizens are looking for. This indicates a potential shift in dialogue leading up to the elections as parties reassess their platforms and voter engagement strategies.