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Iceland· Reykjavík
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Proposed merger of police districts in Iceland raises centralization concerns

A proposal to reduce Iceland's police districts from nine to three has sparked concerns, particularly outside the capital region, about increased centralization of services.

Background

Iceland, a parliamentary republic, has a history of balancing centralized governance with local autonomy. Debates around administrative restructuring often involve concerns about the impact on rural areas and the concentration of power in the capital region, Reykjavik.

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Proposed merger of police districts raises concerns outside capital area

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