Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is an Icelandic politician who served as Prime Minister from 2013 to 2016. He is a co-founder and former leader of the Progressive Party, which is traditionally focused on rural issues and agriculture. Gunnlaugsson gained prominence during Iceland’s financial crisis, advocating for banking reforms. His tenure ended amid a major political scandal involving leaked documents revealing his and his wife’s connections to offshore financial interests, which led to widespread protests and his resignation. His career reflects Iceland’s turbulent political landscape and efforts to address economic recovery and transparency.