Ministry of Education and Children

Joint statement from the third India-Nordic Summit

19 May 2026

The Prime Ministers of India, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Sweden held the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo today.

Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Successful Eurobond Issuance

19 May 2026

Today the Republic of Iceland issued a new €500 million 5 year benchmark bond, equivalent to ISK 72bn. The transaction was issued at a spread of 34-basis points to the Euro 5-year mid-swap rate.

Government news

Three projects advance to the final stage of the Vigdís Prize for Women's Empowerment 2026

06 May 2026

Minister for Foreign Affairs presents Annual Report on International Affairs

05 May 2026

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

30 April 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.