Jón Gunnarsson

Jón Gunnarsson (born 21 September 1956) is an Icelandic politician. His multifaceted career spans various sectors including farming, industry management, and significant roles in Icelandic politics. Notably, he has served as a Member of the Althing for the Southwest Constituency since 2007, representing the Independence Party. His political career is highlighted by his tenure as Minister of Justice from 2022 to 2023, Minister of the Interior from 2021 to 2022, and Minister of Transport and Local Government in 2017.

Jón Gunnarsson
Minister of Justice
In office
1 February 2022  19 June 2023
Prime MinisterKatrín Jakobsdóttir
Preceded byÁslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir
Succeeded byGuðrún Hafsteinsdóttir
Minister of the Interior
In office
28 November 2021  1 February 2022
Prime MinisterKatrín Jakobsdóttir
Preceded bySigurður Ingi Jóhannsson (Transport and Local Government)
Succeeded byoffice not in use
Minister of Transport and Local Government
In office
11 January 2017  30 November 2017
Prime MinisterBjarni Benediktsson
Preceded byÓlöf Nordal (Interior)
Succeeded bySigurður Ingi Jóhannsson
Personal details
Born (1956-09-21) 21 September 1956
Reykjavík, Iceland
Political partyIndependence
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