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Jens Stoltenberg

Norwegian politician and NATO Secretary General.

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Norwegian politician and NATO Secretary General.

Jens Stoltenberg, a member of the Norwegian Labour Party, served as the 34th prime minister of Norway and has been the 13th secretary general of NATO since 2014. Known for his cautious approach, he has worked to strengthen NATO's military capabilities and increase defense spending.

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1959-03-16

Birth of Jens Stoltenberg

Jens Stoltenberg was born in Oslo on March 16, 1959.

1979

Stoltenberg becomes a journalist for Arbeiderbladet

From 1979 to 1981, Jens Stoltenberg worked as a journalist for Arbeiderbladet.

1985

Jens Stoltenberg becomes Leader of Workers' Youth League

Jens Stoltenberg assumed office as the Leader of the Workers' Youth League in 1985.

1987

Graduated with a postgraduate degree in Economics

In 1987, Jens Stoltenberg completed his postgraduate studies in Economics at the University of Oslo.

1990

Jens Stoltenberg becomes a State Secretary in the Ministry of the Environment

In 1990, Jens Stoltenberg started his career in government as a State Secretary in the Ministry of the Environment.

1993-10-07

Jens Stoltenberg serves as Minister of Industry and Energy

Jens Stoltenberg served as the Minister of Industry and Energy from October 7, 1993, to October 24, 1996.

1996-10-25

Jens Stoltenberg serves as Minister of Finance

Jens Stoltenberg served as the Minister of Finance from October 25, 1996, to October 17, 1997.

2000-03-03

Jens Stoltenberg serves as Prime Minister of Norway

Jens Stoltenberg served as the Prime Minister of Norway from March 3, 2000, to October 19, 2001.

2001

Stoltenberg crashed his Labour Party-owned car

In 2001, Jens Stoltenberg was involved in a car accident where he crashed his Labour Party-owned car into a parked car, causing damages worth 8000 Norwegian kroner. He left the scene without leaving his contact information.

2002-04-06

Jens Stoltenberg becomes Leader of the Labour Party

Jens Stoltenberg assumed office as the Leader of the Labour Party on April 6, 2002.

2005-10-17

Jens Stoltenberg becomes 27th Prime Minister of Norway

Jens Stoltenberg served as the 27th Prime Minister of Norway from October 17, 2005, to October 16, 2013.

2007

Norway's agreement to finance forest conservation

Stoltenberg's government secured support for a long-term agreement to finance forest conservation in Norway, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by partnering with tropical countries to preserve rainforests.

2009-03-27

Progressive Governance Conference in Chile

Stoltenberg played a key role in promoting international financial cooperation during the financial crisis by attending the Progressive Governance Conference in Chile, where social democratic leaders from around the world met to discuss solutions to the crisis.

2010-04-27

Marine Border Dispute Settlement with Russia

Stoltenberg and President Medvedev signed an agreement in Oslo, settling a long-standing marine border dispute in the Barents Sea since 1978.

2011-07-22

Oslo and Utøya Terrorist Attacks

Jens Stoltenberg was Prime Minister during the deadly terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utøya on 22 July 2011, where 77 people were killed. He called for 'more democracy, more openness, and more humanity, but never naïvete' in response.

2013-01-01

New Year speech on vaccination

In his New Year speech in 2013, Stoltenberg highlighted the significance of vaccinating children worldwide as a crucial step in saving lives and reducing child mortality.

2014-03-28

Jens Stoltenberg Appointed as NATO Secretary General

On March 28, 2014, Jens Stoltenberg was appointed by NATO's North Atlantic Council as Secretary General of NATO and chairman of the North Atlantic Council, succeeding Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

2014-10-01

Jens Stoltenberg becomes NATO Secretary General

Jens Stoltenberg assumed office as the Secretary General of NATO.

2015-06

Stoltenberg's Statement on NATO-Russia Cooperation

In June 2015, Jens Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of cooperation between NATO and Russia, stating that there was no immediate threat from the east. He highlighted the goal of maintaining cooperation that benefits both NATO and Russia.

2017-12-12

Statement on extension of Secretary General's mandate

The North Atlantic Council issued a statement regarding the extension of the mandate of the Secretary General of NATO.

2018-07-10

Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary General

Jens Stoltenberg served as the NATO Secretary General starting from July 10, 2018.

2019-03-28

NATO extends Secretary General's mandate

The North Atlantic Council made a decision to extend the mandate of the Secretary General of NATO.

2019-11-19

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Activity

Jens Stoltenberg was involved in NATO activities on November 19, 2019.

2020-01-06

Stoltenberg's Support for U.S. Airstrike in Iraq

Following the 2020 Baghdad International Airport airstrike, Stoltenberg expressed solidarity with the U.S. and called for restraint from Iran.

2020-01-17

Arrival of Global Hawk Drones at NATO

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the arrival of two Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) drones, Global Hawk, in Italy.

2020-01-30

Jens Stoltenberg becomes NATO Secretary General

Jens Stoltenberg assumed the position of NATO Secretary General on January 30, 2020.

2020-02-14

Stoltenberg's Address at Munich Security Conference

In February 2020, Stoltenberg spoke at the Munich Security Conference, discussing various global issues including military funding, Afghanistan, Russia's ambitions, and security challenges posed by China.

2020-07-12

Stoltenberg on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs

On 12 July 2020, Jens Stoltenberg appeared as a guest on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, where he shared his musical preferences including songs by Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, and Smerz.

2021-02-19

Stoltenberg addresses Munich Security Conference via teleconference

Stoltenberg spoke at the Munich Security Conference through a teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering mostly unremarkable comments.

2021-04-13

Stoltenberg calls on Russia to halt buildup of forces near Ukraine border

Stoltenberg urged Russia to stop increasing its military presence near the Ukrainian border amidst tensions. Russian Defense Minister mentioned troops deployment in response to NATO activities.

2021-06-07

Stoltenberg praises Afghan security forces' progress

Stoltenberg commended the efforts in training Afghan security forces to take charge of their country's security. This was mentioned as NATO began withdrawing its troops.

2022-01-14

Stoltenberg condemns 2022 Ukraine cyberattack

Stoltenberg criticized the cyberattack on Ukraine in 2022 and mentioned NATO's cooperation with Ukraine on data security. An agreement for enhanced cooperation was set to be signed.

2022-02-04

Jens Stoltenberg named incoming governor of Norges Bank

On February 4th, 2022, Jens Stoltenberg was appointed as the incoming governor of Norges Bank. However, he later resigned from this position after accepting a renewed term as NATO secretary-general following a NATO summit in March 2022.

2022-02-19

Stoltenberg remarks on ongoing Ukrainian crisis at Munich Security Conference

Stoltenberg expressed concerns at the Munich Security Conference about the lack of de-escalation in the Ukrainian crisis, highlighting Russia's continued military build-up. He also mentioned Putin's attempts to limit NATO's influence and control over sovereign countries.

2022-02-21

Stoltenberg condemns Russia's diplomatic recognition of separatist republics in Donbas

On February 21, 2022, Jens Stoltenberg criticized Russia for acknowledging two self-proclaimed separatist regions in Donbas.

2022-03-04

NATO rejects establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine

On March 4, 2022, Jens Stoltenberg announced that NATO would not implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine to prevent the conflict from escalating.

2022-03-08

Meeting with Troops at Ādaži Military Base

Jens Stoltenberg met with the troops at Ādaži Military Base on March 8, 2022.

2022-03-23

Stoltenberg accuses China of supporting Russia

On March 23, 2022, Jens Stoltenberg accused China of backing Russia politically and expressed concerns about potential material support for the Russian invasion.

2022-03-24

NATO extends Secretary General's mandate

The North Atlantic Council decided to extend the mandate of the Secretary General of NATO.

2023-01-28

Stoltenberg comments on Chinese balloon incident

Between January 28 and February 4, 2023, Stoltenberg addressed a Chinese balloon incident, highlighting security challenges posed by China's technological advancements.

2023-02-12

Stoltenberg decides not to seek fourth term extension

On February 12, 2023, a NATO spokesperson confirmed that Stoltenberg would not pursue a fourth term extension as NATO secretary-general.

2023-02-13

Stoltenberg holds Russia responsible for Russo-Ukrainian War

February 13, 2023, Stoltenberg attributed the Russo-Ukrainian War to Russian President Putin and emphasized NATO's commitment to providing military aid to Ukraine.

2023-02-14

Opening Remarks at North Atlantic Council Meeting

Jens Stoltenberg delivered opening remarks at the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Defence Ministers session in Brussels, Belgium on February 14, 2023.

2023-07-04

NATO extends mandate of Secretary General

The North Atlantic Council extended the mandate of the Secretary General of NATO.

2023-11-09

NATO Secretary General emphasizes building secure cyberspace

The Secretary General of NATO highlighted the importance of building a secure cyberspace for all through the alliance.

2024-10-01

Extension of Jens Stoltenberg's mandate as NATO Secretary General

Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary General was extended until 1 October 2024, highlighting the continued trust and confidence in his leadership abilities within the organization.

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