Magnús Stefánsson (born 1 October 1960) is an Icelandic politician. He has been member of the Althing (Iceland's parliament) for the Progressive Party for the Western Iceland constituency (1995–99; 2001–03) and for the Northwest Iceland constituency since 2003. He has been vice-chairman of the Progressive Party parliamentary group since 2003, and was Minister of Social Affairs from 2006 to 2007.[1]

Magnús Stefánsson
Minister of Social Affairs
In office
15 June 2006 – 24 May 2007
Prime MinisterGeir Haarde
Preceded byJón Kristjánsson
Succeeded byJóhanna Sigurðardóttir (as Minister of Social Affairs and Social Security)
Personal details
Born (1960-10-01) 1 October 1960 (age 63)
Reykjavík, Iceland
Political partyProgressive Party
SpouseSigrún Drífa Óttarsdóttir
ChildrenTwo children (b. 1987, 1991)

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Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Social Affairs
2006–2007
Succeeded byas Minister of Social Affairs and Social Security