Kristin Halvorsen
Norwegian politician
Biography
Kristin Halvorsen (born 2 September 1960) is a Norwegian politician of the Socialist Left Party. She served as Minister of Finance from 2005 to 2009 and as Minister of Education from 2009 to 2013. She also served as the party's leader from 1997 to 2012 and a member of parliament representing Oslo, from 1989 to 2013.
Taking over as leader of the Socialist Left Party in 1997, she established an unprecedented level of consensus within the party. At the 2005 election, the party received a disappointing 8.8% share of the vote, and in 2009 down further, to 6.2%. She stepped down as leader in 2012, and was succeeded by Audun Lysbakken on 11 March.
The Socialist Left, in coalition with the Labour Party and the Centre Party, won Norway's September 2005 parliamentary elections. The resulting Red-Green coalition government marked the first time that the Socialist Left Party was included in the cabinet. Halvorsen took office as Minister of Finance, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Minister of Finance of Norway
- member of the Parliament of Norway
- Minister of Education and Research
- deputy member of the Parliament of Norway
- party leader
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Charlo Halvorsen
Awards & honours (6)
- Norway's 100 Most Powerful Women 2011
- Norway's 100 Most Powerful Women 2010
- Norway's 100 Most Powerful Women 2008
- Norway's 100 Most Powerful Women 2009
- Norway's 100 Most Powerful Women 2012
- Norway's 100 Most Powerful Women 2013
Quick answers about Kristin Halvorsen
- How old is Kristin Halvorsen?
- Kristin Halvorsen is 66 years old (born September 2, 1960).
- When is Kristin Halvorsen's birthday?
- Kristin Halvorsen was born on September 2, 1960.
- Where was Kristin Halvorsen born?
- Kristin Halvorsen was born in Horten Municipality.
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- Kristin Halvorsen's zodiac sign is Virgo.
- What is Kristin Halvorsen's nationality?
- Kristin Halvorsen is a citizen of Norway.
- What does Kristin Halvorsen do?
- Kristin Halvorsen is known as politician, chairperson of the executive board.
- Who has Kristin Halvorsen been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Kristin Halvorsen's spouse is or was Charlo Halvorsen.
