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Icelandic politicians' social media antics reviewed

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Icelandic politicians' social media activity is humorously reviewed in the "Spursmálum" segment.
  • The review covers reactions to local elections, including wins and losses for prominent figures.
  • It also touches on political commentary regarding the EU and other social media interactions.

The social media lives of Icelandic politicians are under the microscope in the "Spursmálum" segment, offering a regular and entertaining look at their online activities. This week's review highlights reactions to the recent local elections, with a particular focus on the perceived successes and setbacks of key political figures.

The segment humorously notes the end of the local elections, with a celebratory tone for "Queen Hildur Björns," who apparently "came, saw, and conquered." The piece suggests a shift in focus towards the "EU mess" and the upcoming referendum on EU membership, framing it as a fun electoral topic.

There's a playful jab at Líf Magneudóttir, described as "middle-aged," for a "like" on a "moldy post" on Facebook, with Alexandra Briem credited for catching the alleged misstep. The narrative also commiserates with Magnea Gná and Alexandra Briem for their electoral losses, with a tongue-in-cheek suggestion to find a boyfriend for Gná and sending "warm currents and a fighting hug" to Briem.

Further commentary touches on Pawel, dubbed the "new front-camera king," who is apparently enthusiastic about the EU debate. The segment also includes a birthday wish for María Rut, referred to as a "May star," celebrating her "perfect birthday."

Queen Borgó! Hún sló greinilega algerlega í gegn hjá borgarbúum í þessari kosningabaráttu.

— MorgunblaðiðPraising Hildur Björns for her electoral success.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.