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Topic Reading-Vol.3460/10/1/2021
Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Iceland misses out on Europe’s first female-majority parliament after recount
Iceland is an island country in the North Atlantic Ocean whose central volcanic plateau is erupting almost constantly. With a population of just 371,000, Iceland is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. The Nordic island country has been a leader in gender equality, ensuring equal pay for men and women and granting the same parental leave to both the father and mother. Also, it elected the first female president four decades ago. However, women haven’t represented the majority of the parliament yet. The latest election’s result briefly showed they won 33 of the 63 seats of the parliament, but the later recount proved 30, or 47.6%. Even though not all the female representatives always vote for the same measure, it would have been a historical achievement if they had won the majority in the parliament. A bit of disappointment for women but a satisfactory result for the parties that gained more seats regardless of their gender.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about Iceland’s latest election results.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58698490
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