Jens Stoltenberg, the former NATO Secretary General, has been appointed as the country’s new finance minister.
In a key development for Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, the former NATO Secretary General, has been appointed as the country’s new finance minister following a cabinet reshuffle.
Stoltenberg takes over the role at a critical time as Norway prepares for the potential economic consequences of a trade conflict between the U.S. and Europe, particularly the risk of a transatlantic trade war.
Stoltenberg, a well-respected figure in both national and international politics, served as Norway's prime minister twice—first from 2000 to 2001 and again from 2005 to 2013—before leading NATO for a decade. His time as NATO head saw him navigate significant challenges, including managing U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure on NATO allies to increase defence spending.
The veteran politician's appointment comes at a time when the Labour government has been struggling after the eurosceptic Centre Party quit the coalition in a dispute over European Union energy policies. With Stoltenberg's widespread popularity among Norwegians, both from his time at NATO and afterward, his appointment is expected to boost Labour’s prospects in the upcoming elections.
Stoltenberg's economic experience is also notable. As prime minister, he established the so-called spending rule, which limits the use of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund to no more than 4% of its total value in national budgets, ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability. Despite initial plans to become Norway’s central bank chief in 2022, Stoltenberg chose to remain at NATO at the request of U.S. President Joe Biden, further underscoring his international importance.
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