Marte Mjøs Persen

Norwegian politician and mayor

Marte Mjøs Persen - Norwegian politician and mayor
Born

April 24th, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Norway

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Served as the mayor of Bergen and was elected to the Storting, Norway's parliament. Focused on urban development, sustainability, and social welfare issues during time in office. Participated actively in local and national politics, aligning with the Labour Party's platform.

Elected mayor of Bergen in 2015

Served as a member of the Storting

Advocated for sustainable urban policies

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