People in Surdurland, Iceland.  Editorial credit: Isabel Baldovi / Shutterstock.com

Iceland

Iceland is a parliamentary democracy with a long history of upholding political rights and civil liberties. However, links between elected representatives and business interests remain a concern, as does the concentration of private media ownership.

Iranian people in Izmir protest the death of Mahsa Amini by the morality police in Iran.

Freedom in the World — Iceland Country Report

Iceland is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide. 

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Freedom on the Net — Iceland Country Report

United States is rated Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.