01.12.2025 · The Government

New Government Structure Enters into Force

New Government Structure Enters into Force

Today, 1 December 2025, the new government structure enters into force.

Updates to the government websites - including staff directories, areas of responsibility, and other information - are currently in progress. As a result, some information may be incomplete for a period of time.

New Ministry Structure

The government now consists of the following six ministries:

Prime Minister and Ministers

  • Aksel V. Johannesen, Prime Minister

  • Ruth Vang, Minister of Finance

  • Eirikur í Jákupsstovu, Minister of Fisheries, Industry and Trade

  • Súsanna Bertholdsen, Minister of Children and Education

  • Margit Stórá, Minister of Social Affairs and Health

  • Sirið Stenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture

Permanent Secretaries

  • John Rajani, Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office

  • Bjarni Askham Bjarnason, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance

  • Pól E. Egholm, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries, Industry and Trade

  • Poul Geert Hansen, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Children and Education

  • Bjørgfríð Ludvig, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

  • Herálvur Joensen, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Culture