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Trond Giske
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Trond Giske (born November 7, 1966) is a Norwegian politician and the current Minister of Culture and Church Affairs representing the Norwegian Labour Party in the second cabinet Stoltenberg.
Giske was elected into the Norwegian parliament for Sør-Trøndelag county in 1997, and served as Minister of Education, Research and Church Affairs in the first cabinet of Jens Stoltenberg 2000-2001. He was re-elected to parliament in 2001 and 2005.
As one of the most prominent Labour politicians in Norway, Giske has had numerous appearances in the media. He displays an interest in culturally related subjects such as film, literature and especially Football. Giske was appointed Minister of Culture and Church Affairs in the second cabinet formed by Jens Stoltenberg. He is also famous for his personal relations to members of the Royal family, namely Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and her husband, the wellknown author Ari Behn.
He is a strong supporter of the sports club Rosenborg.
Trond Giske received a bachelor's degree at the age of 30, and like many politicians, has had no relevant job experience outside of politics - with the exception of a summer job as a journalist at a small newspaper at the age of 20.
| Preceded by Valgerd Svarstad Haugland |
Norwegian Minister of Culture and Church Affairs 2005] – present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Jon Lilletun |
Norwegian Minister of Church, Education and Research 2000–2001 |
Succeeded by Kristin Clemet |
| Preceded by Turid Birkeland |
Chairman of Workers' Youth League 1992–1996 |
Succeeded by Anniken Huitfeldt |
Prime Minister
Minister of Finance | Minister of Local Government and Regional Development | Minister of Foreign Affairs | Minister of Defence | Minister of the Environment | Minister of Petroleum and Energy | Minister of International Development | Minister of Trade and Industry | Minister of Transport and Communications | Minister of Education and Research | Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion | Minister of Justice | Minister of Children and Equality | Minister of Culture and Church Affairs | Minister of Health and Care Services | Minister of Government Administration and Reform | Minister of Agriculture and Food | Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
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