Politics of Norway
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The politics of Norway take place in the framework of a parliamentary, representative democratic constitutional monarchy. Executive power is exercised by the King, Council of State, and the cabinet, l
Harald V has been King of Norway since 1991. The Norwegian king has mainly symbolic powers.
Kåre Willoch (Conservative Party) was Prime Minister from 1981 until 1986.
Thorbjørn Jagland (Labour) was Prime Minister 1996–97. He has later become Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
Stortinget, Oslo
Prime Minister of Norway
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The prime minister of Norway is the head of government and chief executive of Norway. The prime minister and Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the monarch, to the
