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Trond Giske
Profile
Trond Giske is a Norwegian politician currently serving as a Member of the Storting. A long-time figure in the Labour Party, he previously held several cabinet positions, including Minister of Education and Research, Minister of Culture, and Minister of Trade and Industry. His career has been marked by significant political influence as well as controversy, including allegations of cronyism and sexual harassment that led to his temporary withdrawal from national politics in 2020. Following a political comeback, he was re-elected to the Norwegian parliament in 2025.
Details
- Born
- 1966-11-07 · 59 years old
- Birth place
- Trondheim, Norway
- Education
- University of Oslo, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Career
- Leader of the Workers' Youth League