Photo by Art BicnickThis issue, we reached out to some friends of the Grapevine to ask a simple question: what is the state of politics in Iceland in 2025? “Although the multi-party system is becoming more familiar, one might say that it presents greater challenges for Icelandic political life than in countries where national parliaments are larger. After all, we only have 63 members of parliament, and it’s problematic to have such a small group so fragmented. Still, there are many positive things to say about Icelandic politics. The liberal centre is now experiencing its own moment, much like neoliberalism did in Iceland in the 1990s.