Ministry of Education and Children

Minister for Foreign Affairs presents Annual Report on International Affairs

05 May 2026

Parliamentarians debated the Minister´s report after her introductory remarks, exchanging points of view regarding the current political outlook.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs

World Bank President Banga met with Ministers from the Nordic-Baltic countries

30 April 2026

The Nordic and Baltic states jointly form a constituency within the World Bank and share a seat on its Board of Governors. Their annual meeting with the World Bank President was held in Reykjavík…

Government news

Visit of Commander, JFC Norfolk: Iceland's key role in North Atlantic Defence Cooperation

29 April 2026

Arctic Security Forces Roundtable convenes in Iceland

31 March 2026

Bilateral Dialogue between Iceland and Canada

26 March 2026

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The main areas of responsibility of the Ministry of Education and Children are education from preschool through secondary school, children affairs and sports.

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Minister of Education and Children

Inga Sæland

Inga assumed the office of Minister of Education and Children on 11 January 2026.

Inga founded the People’s Party in 2016 and has been its chair since its establishment.