| First cabinet of Geir Haarde | |
|---|---|
| 38th Cabinet of Iceland | |
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| Date formed | 15 June 2006 |
| Date dissolved | 24 May 2007 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson |
| Head of government | Geir Haarde |
| Member parties |
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| History | |
| Predecessor | Halldór Ásgrímsson |
| Successor | Geir Haarde II |
The First cabinet of Geir Haarde in Iceland was formed 15 June 2006. [1]
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