Helge Solum Larsen
Norwegian businessman and politician
Born
1969
56 years ago
Died
December 18th, 2015
9 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Norway
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Involved in Norwegian politics as a member of the Labour Party. Served as a Member of Parliament from 2001 to 2005. Held key positions within various business sectors, influencing economic policy. Advocated for social democracy and worked on labor rights initiatives. Contributed to discussions on welfare and economic reform.
Served as a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party
Advocated for social democracy and labor rights
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