"Framsókn does not support resolution 35"
The new leadership of the Progressive Party in Iceland has announced its opposition to resolution 35 and EU membership as part of its political agenda.
On February 15, 2026, a new leadership was elected for the Progressive Party at its party congress, with Lilja Alfreðsdóttir taking the role of chairperson, Stefán Vagn Stefánsson as vice-chair, and Lilja Rannveig Sigurgeirsdóttir as secretary. The party's new political resolution explicitly states its firm opposition to resolution 35 and membership in the European Union, reflecting a pivotal shift in the party's stance on these issues. Resolution 35 was introduced during the previous government, which included members of the Progressive Party, suggesting a significant change in the party's strategic direction.
The party congress also resulted in the election of Alfreðsdóttir and her colleagues, who emphasize the need for urgent actions to combat inflation, interest rates, and unemployment. This political shift may have far-reaching implications on Icelandic politics, especially in terms of how the Progressive Party positions itself in future coalitions and in discussions about EU membership.
By rejecting resolution 35 and opposing EU accession, the Progressive Party is likely seeking to distinguish itself from its past affiliations and re-align its agenda with the current economic concerns of the electorate, thereby appealing to a broader base within Iceland's political landscape.