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|  '''[[Freyr Arnarsson]]'''<br/>{{small|(1901–1990)}}
|  '''[[Leivur Bjornarsundr]]'''<br/>{{small|(1901–1990)}}
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|  '''[[Krakenli Hrafnsson]]'''<br/>{{small|(1915–2011)}}
|  '''[[Sten Jorissundr]]'''<br/>{{small|(1915–2011)}}
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|5 March}}<br/>1961
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|  '''[[Skjöldr Thorsson]]'''<br/>{{small|(1939–)}}
|  '''[[Per Bruun]]'''<br/>{{small|(1939–)}}
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|  '''[[Ulfarinn Helgusson]]'''<br/>{{small|(1937–)}}
|  '''[[Rurik Haraldsundr]]'''<br/>{{small|(1937–)}}
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|  '''[[Helgi Þorvaldsson]]'''<br/>{{small|(1945–)}}
|  '''[[Grim Fritjofsundr]]'''<br/>{{small|(1945–)}}
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| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|5 March}}<br/>1991
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|  '''[[Ingibjörg Hallgrímsdóttir]]'''<br/>{{small|(1938–2022)}}
|'''[[Hjorleif Agnarsundr]]'''<br/>{{small|(1952–)}}
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|5 March}}<br/>2009
|{{smaller|4 March}}<br />2003
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|4 March}}<br/>2015
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|'''[[Jens Stensundr]]'''<br/>{{small|(1940–2019)}}
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|  '''[[Lilje Ingmundsdotra]]'''<br />{{small|(1938–2022)}}
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| class="nowrap" | {{smaller|4 March}}<br />2015
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|  '''[[Þórdís Björnsdóttir]]'''<br/>{{small|(1971–)}}
|  '''[[Runa Asmundsdotra]]'''<br />{{small|(1971–)}}
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| class="nowrap" | {{smaller|5 March}}<br />2015
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|4 March}}<br/>2021
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|  '''[[Þorvaldur Jónsson]]'''<br/>{{small|(1975–)}}
|  '''[[Jenthar Yngvisundr]]'''<br />{{small|(1975–)}}
| class="nowrap"| {{smaller|5 March}}<br/>2021
| class="nowrap" | {{smaller|5 March}}<br />2021
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| [[2021 Hverlandic presidential election| 2021]]
| [[2021 Hverlandic presidential election| 2021]]
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=== Statistics ===
{| class=wikitable
|+Presidents by party affiliation
! colspan="2" | Party
!Presidents
!Total duration
|- 
|style="background:{{HV-CP/meta/color}}|
|{{HV-CP}}
|align=right|3
|align=left|{{ayd|duration=on|2000|1|1|2029|12|31}}
|- 
|style="background:{{HV-SL/meta/color}}|
|{{HV-SL}}
|align=right|2
|align=left|17 years, 224 days
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|style="background:{{HV-OT/meta/color}}|
|{{HV-OT}}
|align=right|3
|align=left|12 years, 141 days
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|style="background:{{HV-CO/meta/color}}|
|{{HV-CO}}
|align=right|1
|align=left|{{ayd|duration=on|2000|1|1|2011|12|31}}
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|style="background:{{HV-LI/meta/color}}|
|{{HV-LI}}
|align=right|1
|align=left|{{ayd|duration=on|2021|3|5|||}}
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Latest revision as of 06:24, 7 July 2024

The President of State (Hverlandic: Forseti ríkisins) is the highest constitutional and ceremonial post in Hverland. Established by the Hverlandic Constitution, the President serves as the head of state and represents the unity and continuity of the nation. The President is vested with certain executive powers but primarily serves as a symbolic figure embodying the values and principles that underpin Hverlandic society.

Constitutional role

According to the Hverlandic Constitution, the President has the responsibility to uphold the constitution and safeguard the rule of law. While not involved in the day-to-day governance, which is the purview of the superintendent of state and the National Office, the President possesses certain powers, such as the ability to veto legislation, which can be overridden only by a supermajority in the Fjallting, Hverland's parliament. The President is also involved in the appointment of justices to the Supreme Court, generally acting on recommendations from the Judicial Appointments Board.

Election

The President of State is elected through a direct popular vote for a term of six years, with the possibility of being re-elected for one additional term. The election is regulated by the Electoral Commission and is subject to stringent oversight to ensure its fairness and transparency. Any citizen of Hverland over the age of 35 is eligible to run for office, provided they meet certain criteria, such as the gathering of a requisite number of signatures from registered voters.

History

As of 2023, the current President is Þorvaldur Jónsson, who assumed office on 1 March 2021 following the 2021 Hverlandic presidential election. Þorvaldur, an economist and former member of the Fjallting for the Liberals, was elected with a strong mandate.

List of presidents

No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term of office Elections Party
Took office Left office Duration
1 Juho Kusti Paasikivi.jpg Leivur Bjornarsundr
(1901–1990)
5 March
1949
4 March
1961
12 years, 0 days 1949
1955
The Conservatives
2 Mauno-Koivisto-1967.jpg Sten Jorissundr
(1915–2011)
5 March
1961
4 March
1979
18 years, 0 days 1961
1967
1973
Centre Party
3 Urho Kekkonen 1961.jpg Per Bruun
(1939–)
5 March
1979
4 March
1985
6 years, 0 days 1979 Other party or unaffiliated
4 Dries van Agt 1980.jpg Rurik Haraldsundr
(1937–)
5 March
1985
4 March
1991
6 years, 0 days 1985 Centre Party
5 Anfinn kallsberg.jpg Grim Fritjofsundr
(1945–)
5 March
1991
4 March
2003
12 years, 0 days 1991
1997
Social Democratic Party
6 Official Portrait of Lord Harrington of Watford, 2024.jpg Hjorleif Agnarsundr
(1952–)
4 March
2003
15 October
2008
5 years, 194 days 2003 Social Democratic Party
7 Ulf Gran.jpg Jens Stensundr
(1940–2019)
15 October
2008
4 March
2009
141 days Other party or unaffiliated
8 Official portrait of Baroness Masham of Ilton crop 2, 2019.jpg Lilje Ingmundsdotra
(1938–2022)
5 March
2009
4 March
2015
6 years, 0 days 2009 Other party or unaffiliated
9 Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Danmarks statsminister. Nordiska Radets session 2011 i Kopenhamn (cropped).jpg Runa Asmundsdotra
(1971–)
5 March
2015
4 March
2021
6 years, 0 days 2015 Centre Party
10 Petteri Orpo 2022.jpg Jenthar Yngvisundr
(1975–)
5 March
2021
Incumbent 3 years, 293 days 2021 Liberals

Statistics

Presidents by party affiliation
Party Presidents Total duration
Centre Party 3 30 years, 0 days
Social Democratic Party 2 17 years, 224 days
Other party or unaffiliated 3 12 years, 141 days
The Conservatives 1 12 years, 0 days
Liberals 1 3 years, 293 days

Duties and responsibilities

Beyond their constitutional powers, the President has ceremonial duties, including representing Hverland at official international events, receiving foreign dignitaries, and delivering the annual State of the Nation address. The President also plays a role in the country's defense, serving as the Commander of the Hverlandic Coast Guard, although this role is largely ceremonial.

The President is also seen as the moral authority of the nation and engages in various social and charitable activities to promote social cohesion, justice, and equality.

Checks and balances

The Office of the President is not without checks and balances. The President can be impeached by the Fjallting for treason, gross misconduct, or violation of the Constitution. The impeachment process is initiated by a two-thirds majority in the Fjallting and culminates in a trial by the Supreme Court.

Influence on legal system

Given Hverland's highly codified and judicially independent legal system, the President plays a critical role in upholding the rule of law. By appointing justices to the Supreme Court, usually on the recommendation of the independent Judicial Appointments Board, the President indirectly influences the interpretation and application of law in the country.

See also