Happy anniversary Iceland! One year ago we had no functional banks and we were labeled thugs and terrorists. We have come so far. Or have we? A year ago angry protesters demanded reelection due to the government’s incompetence. Strengthening our foreign exchange reserves was said to be the key to get through the recession and we begged all our friends and the IMF for a loan. But in order to get a loan we have to acknowledge a dept to the British and Dutch government because of Icesave.
Now, one year later, we have accomplished nothing. The new government hasn’t reached a decision on what to do. And now people are speculating that the government will collapse again as soon as this weekend.
It is tough to work in country full of uncertainties. No matter what political view you have, it is important that we reach a decision so we can work through our problems. Right now, nothing has changed.
The recession isn’t all bad; we are trying to build up a society with new values. Tourism is doing great and both airlines, Iceland Express and Icelandair, are expanding their routes. Innovation is blossoming and there are new ideas coming to life every day. Iceland is a brand that is being rebranded, it takes time. Icelanders have an entrepreneurial mindset, and motivated by innovation we might move from square one.
Coldplays square one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGaNufCuvOs
