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Gunnar Berge
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Berge in 2010 (photo by Jarle Vienes)
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| Minister of Local Government | |
| In office 4 September 1992 – 25 October 1996 |
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| Prime Minister | Gro Harlem Brundtland |
| Preceded by | Kjell Borgen |
| Succeeded by | Kjell Opseth |
| Minister of Nordic Cooperation | |
| In office 4 September 1992 – 25 October 1996 |
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| Prime Minister | Gro Harlem Brundtland |
| Preceded by | Kjell Borgen |
| Succeeded by | Grete Knudsen |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 9 May 1986 – 16 October 1989 |
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| Prime Minister | Gro Harlem Brundtland |
| Preceded by | Arne Skauge |
| Succeeded by | Arne Skauge |
| Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
| In office 1 October 1969 – 30 September 1993 |
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| Constituency | Rogaland |
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| Born | 29 August 1940 Etne, Hordaland, Norway |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Gunvor Wahlberg |
Gunnar Berge (born August 29, 1940) is a Norwegian politician. He was born in Etne, a place in Hordaland, Norway. Berge was a member of the Labour Party. He held several important jobs in the Norwegian government.
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Who is Gunnar Berge?
Gunnar Berge is known for his long career in Norwegian politics. He served in the Norwegian Parliament for many years. He also held important roles as a government minister. After his time in politics, he led a major government agency.
Early Life and Parliament
Gunnar Berge started his political journey early. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1969. He represented the area of Rogaland. He served in Parliament for a long time, until 1993. Being a Member of Parliament means helping to make laws for the country.
Important Government Roles
Berge held several key positions as a minister. A minister is like a leader for a specific part of the government. These roles are very important for how the country is run.
Minister of Finance
From 1986 to 1989, Gunnar Berge was the Minister of Finance. This job is about managing the country's money. It involves looking after the national budget. The finance minister helps decide how much money the government spends. They also look at how much money the government collects.
Minister of Local Government
From 1992 to 1996, Berge was the Minister of Local Government. This role focuses on local areas and regions. It helps make sure that towns and counties work well. This minister helps local communities with their needs.
Minister of Nordic Cooperation
At the same time (1992-1996), he was also the Minister of Nordic Cooperation. This job involves working with other Nordic countries. These countries include Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. They work together on shared interests and projects.
After Politics
After leaving Parliament in 1993, Gunnar Berge continued to serve Norway. He took on new important roles outside of direct politics.
Leading the Petroleum Directorate
From 1996 to 2007, he was the Director General of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. This agency manages Norway's oil and gas resources. It makes sure that these resources are used safely and wisely.
Leading the Nobel Committee
Gunnar Berge was also a member of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. He served on this committee from 1997 to 2002. From 2000 to 2002, he was the leader of the committee. This committee is famous for choosing the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Peace Prize is given to people who have done a lot for peace in the world.
