Jens Stoltenberg

ModernPoliticianNorway1959 — ?

Norwegian PM turned NATO Secretary-General.

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Quick Facts

Born

1959

Country

Norway

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score59.3

Jens Stoltenberg — Complete Timeline

2000 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of NorwayPolitical Action◆ Major

Stoltenberg became Prime Minister of Norway in March 2000, leading a Labour Party minority government. His first term lasted until October 2001.

Norwegian PoliticsGovernment Formation

Impact: national

2005 AD

Second Term as Prime Minister of NorwayPolitical Action◆ Major

Stoltenberg returned as Prime Minister in October 2005, leading a red-green coalition government of Labour, Socialist Left, and Centre parties. He served until 2013.

Norwegian PoliticsCoalition Government

Impact: national

2011 AD

2011 Norway Attacks ResponsePolitical Action◆ Major

Stoltenberg led Norway's response to the 2011 attacks, in which a far-right extremist killed 77 people. He advocated for openness and democracy, stating 'more democracy, more openness'.

TerrorismCrisis Management

Impact: national

2014 AD

Appointed NATO Secretary-GeneralPolitical Action

Stoltenberg became NATO Secretary-General in October 2014, succeeding Anders Fogh Rasmussen. He led the alliance through the Russian annexation of Crimea and increased tensions with Russia.

NATOInternational Security

Impact: global