With their economy in major collapse (we're talking full-on depression), the citizens of Iceland demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Geir Haarde and got it. His government called it a day earlier this week. Taking over is Johanna Sigurdardottir, who becomes the first openly gay leader in the world.
"Now we need a strong government that works with the people," she told reporters, adding that her new administration was likely to be sworn in on Saturday. Her appointment marks a historic milestone for the gay and lesbian community worldwide. She lives with a journalist, Jonina Leosdottir, with whom she was joined in a 2002 civil partnership, and has two sons from a previous marriage.
With their economy in major collapse (we're talking full-on depression), the citizens of Iceland demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Geir Haarde and got it. His government called it a day earlier this week. Taking over is Johanna Sigurdardottir, who becomes the first openly gay leader in the world.