Erna Solberg

Norwegian politician and Prime Minister

Erna Solberg - Norwegian politician and Prime Minister
Born

February 24th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Norway

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Served as the 35th Prime Minister of Norway from October 2013 to October 2021. Held the position of leader of the Conservative Party starting in 2004. Focused on economic reforms, immigration policy, and welfare state modernization during tenure as Prime Minister.

Served two terms as Prime Minister of Norway

Led the Conservative Party for 17 years

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