Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.10.2016, Blaðsíða 6

Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.10.2016, Blaðsíða 6
#northernlightsbus #bustraveliceland Availability: Every night Pickup starts: 20:30 *October 1.–15.: 21:30 Duration: 3–5 hours Price: 6.400 ISK Warm clothing required Refreshments included Book online for a 10% discount Promo code NLB16 www.bustravel.is info@bustravel.is +354 511 2600 Northern Lights Bus Basic Election Facts The Politics Issue: Inner Workings Iceland is heading into snap elections this month. After a tumultuous few years of austerity, protests, and the bomb- shell that was the Panama Papers leak, the government was forced to let early elections happen, months ahead of schedule. As such, we've hand-crafted this issue to help you navigate your way through the different parties running, what issues we're facing, and where Icelanders want to take their country. Date of elections: October 29 Originally Planned Date: May 2017 Eligeable voters: ~245.000 Who can vote? Icelandic citizens, or Danish nationals who lived in Iceland between March 6, 1936 and ‘46 (Why? Because law nr. 85/1946), who are 18 years old by Election Day, and who have been le- gally registered residents at least three weeks prior to Election Day. So if you're looking for voting info in an english-language magazine, your chances are pretty slim. Estimated Voter Turnout: Ranging from 61% for 20-24 year olds to 87% for the 65-74 age range. Seats in parliament: 63 Number of districts: 6 Avarage number of voters be- hind each MP (2013): 3774 Best represented district (2013): North-west Iceland, with 2665 voters behind each MP. Best represented district (2013): South-west aka Reykjavik sub- urbs,, with 4856 voters crowding behind each MP. Total number of candidates: If all the 12 parties succeed filing their papers in every district, around 1500, or 0.6% of the voting-age population. The latest poll - Based on all the last polls, compiled by Kosningaspa.is, October 5. One of the questions we asked every party currently polling high enough to win seats in Parliament this election year was who they could see them- selves partnering with in a coalition. All of them answered, but some have a better shot at having a chance at form- ing a government than others. What are our options? Coalition 1: Independence Party & Pirate Party A.k.a. “Bitcoin Libertarian Shitstorm” Why: They’ve been in the polls’ up- per levels for months, though they are starting to tumble. Why not: The Independence Party might not be commenting on any par- ty, but the Pirates consider this pos- sible set-up “highly unlikely.” Estimated shelf life: As soon as anyone mentions the constitution. Coalition 2: Pirates, Social Democrats & the Left-Greens A.k.a. “Good Night Right Side” Why: All of them show affinity for working together, would easily hold a majority. Why not: Four years of endless conser- vative bragging transforms into four years of endless conservative whining. Plus people are allergic to three-party coalitions. Estimated shelf life: One year, culmi- nating in a massive conservative dem- onstration that ends badly; broken champagne bottles and lobster tails littering Austurvöllur. Or four years. Coalition 3: Independence Party & Progressive Party A.k.a. “Surprise Motherfuckers” Why: Not like it’s never happened be- fore. Why not: Highly unlikely to happen this time around in most possible uni- verses. Estimated shelf life: Over before it be- gan. Coalition 4: Everybody A.k.a. “Thunderdome” Why: It’s 63 people. I mean come on. Why not: Likely to form bar room co- alitions anyway. Estimated shelf life: One parliamenta- ry session, followed by everyone going home and never coming back. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Pí ra ta r - 2 0 .4 % (P ira te P ar ty ) F ra m só kn - 10 .6 % (P ro gr es si ve P ar ty ) Sa m fy lk in gi n - 8. 3% (S oc ia l D em oc ra ts ) D ög un - 1. 5% (D aw n) Pa rt ie s t ha t m ea su re un de r 1 % Choose Your Team! What your next government might look like Words PAUL FONTAINE Illustrations LÓA HLÍN HJÁLMTÝSDÓTTIR
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