Iceland's Social Democrats Poised for Victory in Snap Election
TL;DR
Iceland's Social Democrats have taken the lead in a snap election, with key issues including immigration, energy policy, and the economy. The election was called by Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson due to disagreements among the ruling coalition parties. Public support for EU membership has also resurfaced, reaching 45%.
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