Halla Tomasdottir Elected President of Iceland
Businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir has been elected as Iceland's next president, winning 34.3% of the vote in a field where the top three candidates were women. Tomasdottir, who is on leave from her role as CEO of The B Team, will take office on August 1, succeeding President Gudni Th Johannesson. Iceland's presidency is largely ceremonial but holds veto power over legislation. Tomasdottir campaigned on issues like social media's impact on youth mental health and the role of artificial intelligence.
