Both parties of Iceland’s coalition government support Sigurdardottir and
expect her to be installed as interim prime minister on Saturday. She will
serve until the May election. Although her tenure may be brief, her
appointment is a step toward rebuilding public trust in the government.
While the press puts Sigurdardottir’s sexual orientation front and center,
what do Icelanders have to say about it?
Iris Erlingsdottir, an Icelandic journalist, sums up her country’s attitude
toward the matter.