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Bjarni Benediktsson
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Bjarni in 2023
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| 27th Prime Minister of Iceland | |
| Assumed office 9 April 2024 |
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| President | Guðni Th. Jóhannesson Halla Tómasdóttir (elect) |
| Preceded by | Katrín Jakobsdóttir |
| In office 11 January 2017 – 30 November 2017 |
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| President | Guðni Th. Jóhannesson |
| Preceded by | Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson |
| Succeeded by | Katrín Jakobsdóttir |
| Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 14 October 2023 – 9 April 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Katrín Jakobsdóttir |
| Preceded by | Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir |
| Succeeded by | Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir |
| Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs | |
| In office 30 November 2017 – 14 October 2023 |
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| Prime Minister | Katrín Jakobsdóttir |
| Preceded by | Benedikt Jóhannesson |
| Succeeded by | Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir |
| In office 23 May 2013 – 11 January 2017 |
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| Prime Minister | Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson |
| Preceded by | Katrín Júlíusdóttir |
| Succeeded by | Benedikt Jóhannesson |
| Leader of the Independence Party | |
| Assumed office 29 March 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Geir Haarde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 January 1970 Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Political party | Independence Party |
| Spouse | Þóra Margrét Baldvinsdóttir |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Iceland University of Miami |
| Nickname | Bjarni Ben |
Bjarni Benediktsson (born 26 January 1970) is an Icelandic politician. People often call him Bjarni Ben. He is currently the Prime Minister of Iceland. He has held this important job since April 2024. Before that, he was also Prime Minister from January to November 2017.
Bjarni has been the leader of the Independence Party in Iceland since 2009. This is one of the main political parties in the country. He has also served as the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs for many years. He held this role from 2013 to 2017, and again from 2017 until October 2023. After a short time as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, he became Prime Minister again on 9 April 2024.
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Early Life and Education
Bjarni Benediktsson was born in Reykjavík, the capital city of Iceland. His great-uncle, who had the same name, was also a former Prime Minister of Iceland.
Bjarni studied law at the University of Iceland. After that, he went to Germany to learn German and more about law. He studied there from 1995 to 1996. The next year, he went to the University of Miami in the United States. There, he earned a special law degree called an LL.M.. After finishing his studies, he returned to Iceland and worked as a lawyer.
Political Career Highlights
Bjarni Benediktsson has held several key positions in the Icelandic government. His career shows how he has moved through different important roles.
Leader of the Independence Party
Since 2009, Bjarni has been the leader of the Independence Party. This party is one of the biggest and most influential political groups in Iceland. As leader, he helps guide the party's goals and policies.
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs
Bjarni served as the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs for a long time. He first held this job from 2013 to 2017. In this role, he was in charge of Iceland's money matters and economy. He took on this role again in 2017 and continued until October 2023.
Prime Minister of Iceland
Bjarni Benediktsson has been the Prime Minister of Iceland twice.
- His first time as Prime Minister was from January to November 2017.
- He became Prime Minister again in April 2024.
As Prime Minister, he leads the government and makes important decisions for the country.
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Before becoming Prime Minister in 2024, Bjarni briefly served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. In this role, he managed Iceland's relationships with other countries around the world.
Images for kids
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Bjarni Benediktsson in 2023
See also
- In Spanish: Bjarni Benediktsson (1970) para niños
