Heimssýn challenges President of Iceland over EES protocol signing

Heimssýn EEA Agreement Protocol 35 EFTA Court Icelandic Constitution

The organization Heimssýn has formally challenged the President of Iceland to refuse the signing of laws regarding Protocol 35 of the EEA Agreement. Haraldur Ólafsson, chairman of Heimssýn, stated that the proposed changes are unconstitutional and infringe upon the constitutional independence of Icelandic authorities.

Heimssýn argues that Alþingi lacks the mandate to approve these changes and suggests that legislative action should be suspended until the EFTA Court delivers a ruling on the matter. The organization has submitted a formal memorandum to Alþingi detailing these concerns. The legal implications are further underscored by a 58-page review by former EFTA Court President Carl Baudenbacher, which provides detailed arguments regarding the legal impact of the protocol.

Entities

Alþingi · Capital Area Police · Carl Baudenbacher · EFTA Court · Harald Ólafsson · Heimssýn · President of Iceland · Reykjavík District Court · Sjóvá · Vísi

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A case regarding these legal issues is currently being handled by the EFTA Court. utvarpsaga.is
[○ 1 SOURCE] The changes in Protocol 35 are considered to violate the Icelandic constitution. utvarpsaga.is
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former EFTA Court President Carl Baudenbacher authored a 58-page review on the protocol. utvarpsaga.is
[○ 1 SOURCE] Alþingi does not have the authority to approve Protocol 35. utvarpsaga.is
[○ 1 SOURCE] Heimssýn has challenged the President of Iceland to not sign laws regarding Protocol 35. utvarpsaga.is