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65-552: Jonas Gahr Støre ( Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈjùːnɑs gɑː‿ˈʂtø̂ːrə] ; born 25 August 1960 in Oslo) is a Norwegian politician who has served as the 36th and current Prime Minister of Norway since 2021. He has been Leader of the Labour Party since 2014. He served under Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2005 to 2012 and as Minister of Health and Care Services from 2012 to 2013. Støre has been

130-512: A suicide bomber struck the Serena Hotel in Kabul , Afghanistan, where Støre was staying. Støre was unhurt in the incident, which killed six people including Norwegian journalist Carsten Thomassen . United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated that Støre was the target of the attack, but this claim was rejected by a Taliban spokesperson. Støre cancelled the rest of his visit to Afghanistan

195-615: A "good budget [that] has become better". He reiterated that the budget showed that it was "ordinary people's turn". The negotiations had originally begun on 15 November; the party leaders had been called in the weekend before the budget presentation. On 2 December, Støre, his government and health officials announced measures against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant . Some of the measures were reiterated from previous COVID-19 measures, notably that people should keep distance between themselves, and wearing masks on public transport. In addition,

260-834: A Member of the Storting for Oslo since 2009. Støre was born in Oslo, grew up in West End Oslo and underwent naval officer training at the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy . He studied political science at Sciences Po in Paris from 1981 to 1985 and international relations at the London School of Economics . As a student in Paris, he was active in the efforts to support the Jewish refuseniks in

325-461: A Norwegian cultural context. Therefore, the school is not a German school, but it still conveys German language and culture to a much greater extent than the public school does. Thus, it is not only in the educational principles that we find the German influence; it is also clearly present in the curriculum. In language education, German lessons hold a central place as German is taught over 12 years (...) In

390-503: A competitive advantage for Norwegian industry", while also announcing a green industry initiative where the state would participate to get new industry up and running. Regarding regional policy, Støre said that the government would put forward a case to the Storting to separate Troms and Finnmark once again, and doing the same for Viken , if the county council should wish to do so. In regard to transport, Støre stated that "the prices on national and county road ferries shall be halved during

455-529: A different outcome, but added he respected the party's decision. The Labour Party and Centre Party began government negotiations later that same day. On 8 October, Støre and Vedum announced that the new government's platform would be presented on 13 October and that they were ready to form a government the day after, on 14 October. After Eva Kristin Hansen was nominated as the Labour Party's candidate for President of

520-513: A few adjustments to already presented measures. At a press conference held on 11 December, Støre, alongside Vedum and minister of petroleum and energy Marte Mjøs Persen , announced a new security scheme to battle the rising electricity prices. In particular, if the average market price of power were to exceed 70 øre per kilowatt hour for a month, the state would compensate half of the price above this level. The scheme would last throughout December and through March 2022. Støre notably said: "We present

585-514: A fortune of around NOK  60,000,000 (approx. US$ 7,100,000 in 2016). He owns a large part of the family company Femstø. Most of the family fortune comes from the 1977 sale of Norwegian company Jøtul , which was run by his maternal grandfather Johannes Gahr. Støre's paternal grandfather was prominent business executive Jonas Henry Støre , the CEO and chairman of explosives manufacturer Norsk Sprængstofindustri . Støre's great-grandfather Paul Edvart Støre

650-405: A household name for Norwegians during his tenure as foreign minister, when he was voted the most popular member of the cabinet several times. Despite the Labour Party receiving 1% fewer votes and losing a seat, the centre-left won a majority in the 2021 Norwegian parliamentary election . As the leader of the largest party, Støre was the clear favourite for the role of prime minister. Two days after

715-643: A majority with 89 seats (85 being needed for a majority), defeating the blue-blue coalition led by incumbent prime minister Erna Solberg . Pre-government negotiations began on 23 September in Hurdal , after the Centre Party became open to working with the Socialist Left Party. On 29 September, the Socialist Left Party withdrew from negotiations, notably citing disagreements on issues such as petroleum and welfare. Støre expressed disappointment and said he had hoped for

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780-671: A member of the Labour Party in 1995, when he also became a director-general ( ekspedisjonssjef ) in the Prime Minister's Office. From 1998, he was executive director (Chief of Staff) in the World Health Organization under the leadership of Gro Harlem Brundtland . Støre was executive chairman of the ECON Analyse think tank from 2002 to 2003, and secretary general of the Norwegian Red Cross from 2003 to 2005. Støre

845-722: A network of sanctions, we as a nation and society clearly stated that we did not accept queer love. The government wants to apologize for that." On 16 June, following the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence 's vote on Swedish and Finnish NATO membership, Støre and all opposition parties criticised the Red Party for voting against approval, describing it as indicative of a lack of solidarity. Støre specifically said: "The Red Party's view expresses an attitude fundamentally lacking in solidarity". In early August, Støre stated that his government would "do what's necessary" to combat

910-611: A recent spike in hospital admissions. Støre responded that his government was following the COVID-19 situation and would inform the Storting and public if necessary. He also notably said: "Something must have happened since Thursday until today that gives cause for concern when one now wants a briefing from the Prime Minister in the Storting." He also said that the government had not received any messages from health authorities that would give cause for deep concern. In an October 2021 interview with

975-456: A result of the allegations, while reasoning from the party was also given that he had breached rules of sexual misconduct. Giske's successor, Bjørnar Skjæran , was nominated on 19 March 2019. Following the nomination, Støre praised Skjæran, saying he would be the clear voice from the North. Støre led the party into the 2021 Norwegian parliamentary election , this time securing the red-green coalition

1040-408: A security scheme that will meet the situation that ordinary people experience with extraordinary electricity costs." On 13 December, Støre and his government announced further measures to battle COVID-19 and the omicron variant. The measures were said to be to prevent hospitals being overwhelmed and to protect socially critical functions. He stressed that the situation had become more critical and that

1105-399: A significant role in his Jonas novel, which is noted for its criticism of the public school system. He later published the book Under en mykere himmel; brev og bud fra en Steinerskole ("Under a softer sky; letters and messages from a Waldorf school") based on his work as a Waldorf teacher. Among the school's alumni and parents are many noted individuals, particularly within the arts and

1170-542: A week after assuming office, Støre defended the idea of increasing the sales tax on more expensive electric cars. He said that the money earned could be used to construct new charging stations. He further said that his government would initiate discussions with the European Union about how to strengthen their cooperation to reach the climate goals. Conservative Party leader Erna Solberg also called on Støre to clarify his government's strategy to tackle COVID-19 , following

1235-719: Is governed by a board consisting of representatives of the teachers and parents. In Norway, anthroposophy in general and the Waldorf schools in particular have been strongly associated with the cultural and intellectual elite of the country since the early 20th century. Frauke Stuhl og Jan Hecker-Stempehl noted that "the model was originally the German Waldorf school, which was founded in Stuttgart in 1919, but in Norway, emphasis has been placed on applying Steiner's educational principles within

1300-427: Is the head of government and chief executive of Norway . The prime minister and Cabinet (consisting of all the most senior government department heads) are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the monarch , to the Storting (Parliament of Norway) , to their political party , and ultimately the electorate. In practice, since it is nearly impossible for a government to stay in office against

1365-614: The Financial Times , Støre said that if Norway were to halt its petroleum industry, it would only contribute to a further struggle to reach the climate goals. He went on to say "we should develop towards a transition [from fossil fuels to green energy], not close it [the fossil fuels industry] down". Støre further added that it was a paradox that Norway, as Western Europe's largest petroleum producer, also spent significant funds on investment in green technology such as electric cars, carbon capture and storage and offshore wind power. Regarding

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1430-507: The 2006 Lebanon War . Støre called Israel 's reaction "totally unacceptable" and referred to it as "a dangerous escalation," while also condemning Hezbollah 's attack on Israeli soldiers. Store criticized the expansion of influence of the G20 in response to the financial crisis of 2007–2008 , calling it "sorely lacking in legitimacy" and comparing it to the Congress of Vienna . On 14 January 2008,

1495-567: The Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo (then named Christiania), and the plan to establish a Waldorf school in Oslo was conceived. Among those involved was Bokken Lasson , who also became one of the first teachers when the school was established in 1926. The school was originally located in Oscars gate in the Frogner district. As of 1932, the school had 102 pupils. Due to financial difficulties,

1560-477: The Norwegian Sámi Association warned that protests would resume unless the government saw to handle the issue, with their leader, Elle Nystad, stating that it would serve as a reminder that an apology isn't sufficient unless the case is followed up on. Prime Minister of Norway The prime minister of Norway ( Norwegian : statsminister , which directly translates to "minister of state")

1625-539: The Royal Norwegian Naval Academy . He later studied political science for five years at Sciences Po in Paris. He started studying for a PhD at The London School of Economics, but dropped out after a few weeks. In 1986, Støre was briefly a teaching fellow in the Harvard Negotiation Project at Harvard Law School . From 1986 to 1989 he was a researcher at the Norwegian School of Management , working on

1690-513: The Scenarier 2000 project with sociologist Andreas Hompland and economist Petter Nore. Støre applied for a position as a political advisor on foreign affairs for the Conservative Party in 1988. He was offered the job but subsequently turned it down. In 1989, Støre became special adviser in the Prime Minister's Office of Gro Harlem Brundtland . Brundtland's mentorship inspired him to become

1755-549: The Stortinget , representing Oslo . He has been re-elected since. As a member of parliament Støre nominated one of the two recipients of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize , Maria Ressa . On 14 June 2014, he was elected leader of Labour Party , succeeding Jens Stoltenberg , who had been appointed Secretary General of NATO . He also became Leader of the Opposition. Støre led the party into the 2017 Norwegian parliamentary election , but

1820-514: The Hurdal platform would have to be put on hold. At an unexpected press conference held on 28 September, Støre and finance minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum announced that the government would be taking in 33 billion NOK from the power producers and aquaculture industries. Støre stated: "For this government, it is not relevant to cover the costs with large cuts, that is an alternative, we do not choose that. We have so far placed great emphasis on protecting

1885-516: The Soviet Union. He was a career special adviser and director-general in the Prime Minister's Office from 1989 to 1997, serving under prime ministers Jan Syse , Gro Harlem Brundtland , and Thorbjørn Jagland . He became known as a protégé of Brundtland in the 1990s, and her mentorship inspired him to become a member of the Labour Party in 1995. In 1998, he followed Brundtland to the World Health Organization , where he became her chief of staff. Støre

1950-541: The Storting , Støre presented the proposal in the Storting on 9 October, and the vote to confirm her happened in writing. Hansen was confirmed with 160 votes in favour and 8 abstaining. Støre was appointed prime minister on 14 October 2021, following his party's victory in the parliamentary election held in September. He formed a minority government, with the Labour Party and Centre Party. Støre made his government's ascension declaration on 18 October, reiterating major parts of

2015-533: The age of 18 a booster vaccine dose; tightening the rules on who is in need of testing; and introducing new rules for unvaccinated health personnel. He also stated that the government was considering more extensive use of the COVID-19 certificate, and that they planned for everyone over the age of 18 to be offered a third vaccine dose next year. On 29 November, Støre, minister of finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum and Socialist Left leader Audun Lysbakken presented their re-negotiated state budget for 2022. Støre called it

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2080-499: The cabinet he was perceived as part of a group of "West End executives" and confidants of Stoltenberg that represented a shift to the right. Nevertheless, numerous polls showed that Støre was the most popular member of the Stoltenberg government. However, he was also subject to criticisms in 2010 when he and Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen , minister of health, accepted expensive rugs from Afghan politicians. In 2006, Støre voiced concern over

2145-574: The climate goal from 50% to 55%. His environment minister, Espen Barth Eide , added that this change would include every sector and climate gases. In early December, controversy arose when it was announced that Kristoffer Thoner would be appointed as an advisor to the Prime Minister's Office. The issue was Thoner's previous experience from McKinsey & Company where his customer lists were confidential. Despite this, Støre expressed confidence in Thoner. McKinsey would later declassify Thoner's customer lists at

2210-598: The corona pandemic now and hoped for a long time that Christmas could be as before and as normal, but now the situation with infection is still so serious that we must take new measures." He further stated that the danger of overloading the health service and the spread of the omicron variant made new measures necessary. The measures covered the following: distance and social contact, leisure activities, schools, kindergartens and after-school programs, labour and ventilation. Two days later, Støre didn't rule out that further measures could be announced, although they could perhaps include

2275-426: The country's petroleum fund, he said it was political, but was driven by professionals whose aim was to gain much in return for an acceptable risk. He also emphasised that it was up to the government and Storting to set the boundaries for the fund. On 27 October, Støre announced a decrease in the fuel tax to be implemented in the 2022 state budget, while expressing concern about the increasing electricity costs. He said

2340-462: The cultural sphere, but also within politics and business. Pupils have are often enrolled shortly after birth due to its waiting lists. Among the school's alumni is former Labour leader, Prime Minister and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg , and all three children of Labour leader and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended the school. Stoltenberg has written about his time at the school in his biography Min history (My Story). The school and

2405-507: The day after the attack. On 22 July 2011, Støre was one of the main targets of Anders Behring Breivik 's attacks. On 21 September 2012, Jens Stoltenberg commenced a cabinet reshuffle, and moved Støre to head the Ministry of Health and Care Services. He was succeeded as foreign minister by Espen Barth Eide . In the 2009 general election in Norway, Støre was elected to the Norwegian parliament,

2470-432: The decision. Regarding the massive response to the walrus's death, he said: "I am not surprised that this has led to many international reactions. Norway is a maritime nation, sometimes we have to make unpopular decisions. I myself have been in discussions about minke whales and seals. These reactions are not new". In September, he said that the state budget for 2023 could be "disappointing", noting that several promises from

2535-406: The energy mix. Støre and his ministers, Trygve Slagsvold Vedum and Terje Aasland , announced on 15 February that the electricity support scheme would be expanded until 2024. Other changes also included an hourly based calculation rather than monthly, and an increase from 70 to 90% per kilowatt hour, including during the summer months. On 2 March, after his energy minister apologised on behalf of

2600-511: The exorbitant electricity prices and added that a maximum price was one of several measures that was being considered. He also stated that another measure was to limit how much power companies can pay for electricity, while also no measures would be "undividedly positive". Following the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries 's decision to euthanise Freya the Walrus , Støre expressed support for

2665-420: The four-year period", while also reiterating the promise of free ferries between islands and communities without a road connection to the mainland. This also included ferry connections carrying under 100 000 passengers annually. Støre also announced that his government would act to reduce the increased electricity prices, and indicated that this could be in place within a short timespan. In a parliamentary session

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2730-504: The government platform. These included "to combat social dumping and carry out a major clean-up in Norwegian working life to secure permanent, full-time positions with Norwegian pay and working conditions", to remove general access to temporary hiring, to limit hiring, to fight work-related crime, and to stop the release of the taxi industry. As regards industrial policy, Støre commented that "to succeed, we must ensure that Norwegian natural resources, including reasonably renewable energy, remain

2795-618: The government to the Sami people for human rights violations with wind farms placed at Fosen in Trøndelag , Støre also expressed his apology. A week after the Fosen protests ended, Støre visited the Sámi Parliament of Norway and held a speech to the assembly. He talked about combating harassment against Sami people and pledged that his government would follow up on the ruling for Fosen. The youth league of

2860-501: The lower grades, significant emphasis is placed on the oral rendition of stories, legends, and fairy tales, where, for example, Goethe's poems (...) and the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales occupy a central place. In literature education, the great classical texts play an important role. In the advanced levels, students read, among other works, Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parsifal and Goethe's Faust. The many theater performances are also part of

2925-447: The measures called for people to wear masks in malls and shops and while in contact with health services; not to hug or give handshakes; and for businesses to work from home in a manner that would not affect essential services. On 5 December, Støre expressed hope that a plan to deal with the ongoing electricity price crisis would be figured out before Christmas. He stated that the solution might involve additional money, and emphasised that

2990-417: The measures were put in place to maintain control of the pandemic. He also stressed that it was important to shield children, young people, and vulnerable groups, and that the measures would be noticed in people's everyday life. In early January 2022, Støre said that COVID-19 measures should not be in place any longer than necessary. He also stated that having a yellow clearance level in upper secondary schools

3055-401: The next years should it happen again, and also defended the government's scheme, saying: "The scheme is good, because it allows us to quickly and accurately compensate all the country's consumers, by directly providing a subsidy to the electricity bill." Støre added that the government expected the prices to drop come spring, as they usually did, and that a similar scheme could be necessary should

3120-491: The option of advising the king to dissolve the Storting and call a snap election . The constitution requires that the Storting serve out its full four-year term. If the prime minister loses the Storting's confidence, the prime minister must resign. Oslo Waldorf School In November 1921, two years after the first Waldorf School was founded in Stuttgart , Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner held two lectures on education at

3185-552: The prices rise again during future winters. On 13 January, the government announced the lifting of a few COVID-19 measures, and a few changes to others. Støre warned that it might be necessary to adjust the measures to be stricter in the future, and said that a new evaluation would be made in early February. On 12 February, Støre and his government announced the lifting of almost all measures against COVID-19, notably social distancing and mandatory mask wearing. Remaining measures included practising good hand and coughing hygienes, following

3250-433: The red-green coalition lost by four seats needed for a majority of 85 seats. His party was criticised for taking victory for granted. In late 2017, several women alleged that the party deputy leader Trond Giske had behaved inappropriately against them. Initially, Støre stated that Giske hadn't behaved as such after an internal discussion regarding the matter. In early January 2018, Giske decided to resign as deputy leader as

3315-481: The request of the Prime Minister's Office. Støre was asked at his first question time of 2023 in the Stortinget about Minister for Higher Education Ola Borten Moe 's criticism of his own government's energy investment in hydrogen. Støre responded by saying that Borten Moe was simply wrong. Talking to the newspaper Aftenposten afterwards he added that in a [«imagined»] world with no challenges from climate change, it wouldn't have been necessary to bring hydrogen into

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3380-506: The resignation of Erna Solberg and her government on 12 October 2021, Støre was appointed as prime minister by King Harald V , leading a minority government with the Centre Party . Born in Oslo, Støre is the son of the wealthy ship broker Ulf Jonas Støre (1925–2017) and librarian Unni Gahr (1931–2021). He grew up in the Ris neighbourhood in West End Oslo . Støre is a multi-millionaire, with

3445-556: The revised budget would be presented on 8 November, adding: "We also want a policy that cuts taxes that hit ordinary people. Both in terms of taxes on fuel and electricity, we will look at this in our additional budget." He also said that the financial situation of municipalities should be strengthened so they could offer better welfare services. On 12 November, Støre announced that his government would be introducing new national COVID-19 measures. These would include allowing municipalities to introduce COVID-19 passports; offering everyone over

3510-404: The scheme had to work and that the government would make sure that it did. He added that the purpose of the plan was to help the most vulnerable, and that it had to be done in a fail-safe way and would not apply to everyone in Norway. On 7 December, Støre and his government put forward further COVID-19 measures. Of the new measures, Støre said: "We should have sincerely hoped that we were done with

3575-458: The school had to close in 1936. Vult Simon and Gulle Brun however continued to operate a small Waldorf school in their home at Makrellbekken . In the autumn of 1945 the school was reestablished, and was located in a barracks in Frogner Park . In 1949, the school moved to Smestad , and in 1962, it moved to Hovseter, where it is still located. Its building complex has been successively extended over

3640-439: The school's profile, with Schiller's Joan of Arc and Wilhelm Tell belonging to the school's repertoire." The arts play a major role in the school curriculum and the broader activities surrounding the school, and the school includes a professionally equipped theater hall. The famous Norwegian novelist Jens Bjørneboe worked as a teacher at the school in the 1950s and a private school obviously modelled after Oslo Waldorf School has

3705-465: The support of their parliamentary party, they can control both the legislature and the executive (the cabinet) and hence wield considerable de facto powers. As of 2021 the prime minister of Norway is Jonas Gahr Støre , of the Labour Party , replacing Erna Solberg of Conservative Party , who resigned in October 2021. Unlike their counterparts in the rest of Europe, Norwegian prime ministers do not have

3770-550: The vaccine program, and getting tested for possible symptoms. Støre reiterated that the pandemic was not over, citing the current situation in the midst of an ongoing omicron wave. On 20 April, Støre issued an apology to the queer community, marking the 50th anniversary of the abolishment of anti-homosexual legislation in Norway. He stated: "119 people were criminalized and punished for their love life. They had to go through trials, convictions and imprisonment. They faced public shame and condemnation. Through legislation, but also through

3835-408: The welfare state. For this government, it is not relevant to increase taxes for ordinary people". The aquaculture industry went out against the possibility of a basic interest tax for aquaculture and expressed that it would "shut off the lights along the coast". On 3 November, in preparation for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference , Støre announced that his government would be increasing

3900-442: The will of the Storting, the prime minister is primarily answerable to the Storting. The prime minister is almost always the leader of the majority party in the Storting, or the leader of the senior partner in the governing coalition. Norway has a constitution , which was adopted on 17 May 1814. The position of prime minister is the result of legislation. Modern prime ministers have few statutory powers, but provided they can command

3965-467: The years in different architectural styles. Prior to 1961, the school received no public funding, and was funded entirely by tuition and gifts. The school became entitled to regular public funding under the Private School Act of 1970. Originally a primary school and later also a middle school, the first high school class was established in 1978. The school is organized as a non-profit foundation that

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4030-541: Was State Secretary and Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister's Office in the first government of Jens Stoltenberg ; the government was inspired by the British New Labour project. He later served as Secretary-General of the Norwegian Red Cross from 2003 to 2005. Like his political mentors Brundtland and Stoltenberg, Støre is mostly associated with the business-friendly right-wing of the Labour Party. He became

4095-571: Was State Secretary and Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister's Office in the first government of Jens Stoltenberg from 2000 to 2001. The government was inspired by the British Labour Party 's New Labour agenda and oversaw the most widespread privatization in Norwegian history. After the 2005 parliamentary election , Støre was appointed foreign minister in Jens Stoltenberg's government, serving in that position until 2012. When he joined

4160-477: Was a Conservative Party mayor and deputy member of the Norwegian parliament from Levanger , and the family were affluent farmers in Trøndelag in the 19th century. Støre married Marit Slagsvold , a sociologist and priest in the state Church of Norway in 1988. They have three sons, who attended Oslo Waldorf School . Støre is a professed Christian and a member of the state church. Støre attended Berg School in Oslo, then underwent naval officer training at

4225-400: Was a target for them, and eventually getting it to green by more testing. He emphasised that the country was not in lockdown but had strict measures that understandably had ramifications for people. On 8 January, Støre and Vedum said that the electricity support would be increased from 55 to 80% until at least March. He stated that the government would stand up against the electricity crisis in

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