Ellen Christine Christiansen
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Ellen Christine Christiansen (born 10 December 1964) is a Norwegian politician representing the Conservative Party
and formerly the Progress Party
.
She was born in Oslo
. She finished her secondary education at Oslo Commerce School
in 1983, and studied economics for two years. She then studied at the University of Oslo
. She worked as a secretary for the European Movement in Norway
from 1992 to 1993.
She was a member of the borough council of Bislett
–Ullevål from 1983 to 1987 and of the executive committee of Oslo city council from 1987 to 1990. She was appointed as City Commissioner of the Boroughs from 1990 to 1991, when she reverted to being a council member. She sat until 1995. From 1990 to 1994 she was also a member of the Progress Party's central board. In 1993
she was elected to the Parliament of Norway from Oslo. She served in the Standing Committee on Education, Research and Church Affairs
.
Following the 1994 Progress Party national convention
she left the Progress Party. Ahead of the convention she had submitted party-critical resolutions together with Ellen Wibe
, Roy Wetterstad
, Oscar Hillgaar
and Stephen Bråthen
. The group had some support, but was a clear minority. Christiansen left her post in the central board already during the convention, and she left the party two weeks after the convention. She continued the rest of the term as an independent, but was a founding member of the new political organization Free Democrats
. She chaired this organization from 1994 to 1996.
Christiansen later joined the Conservative Party
, whom she represented as City Commissioner of Healthcare from 2000 to 2002. In 2003 she became leader of the borough chapter of Frogner
. Between her parliamentary spell and her second period as City Commissioner, she had a civic job as information director in TV3
. From 2004 she has worked in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service as county director. She was also deputy chair of Oslo Energi Holding from 1997 to 2000 and Sunnaas Hospital
from 1999 to 2000, and board member of Hafslund
from 2003 to 2007 and Ullevål University Hospital
from 2006.
Conservative Party of Norway
The Conservative Party is a Norwegian political party. The current leader is Erna Solberg. The party was since the 1920s consistently the second largest party in Norway, but has been surpassed by the growth of the Progress Party in the late 1990s and 2000s...
and formerly the Progress Party
Progress Party (Norway)
The Progress Party is a political party in Norway which identifies as conservative liberal and libertarian. The media has described it as conservative and right-wing populist...
.
She was born in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
. She finished her secondary education at Oslo Commerce School
Oslo Commerce School
Oslo Commerce School is a public high school in Oslo, Norway, specialized to teach financial and business management....
in 1983, and studied economics for two years. She then studied at the University of Oslo
University of Oslo
The University of Oslo , formerly The Royal Frederick University , is the oldest and largest university in Norway, situated in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university was founded in 1811 and was modelled after the recently established University of Berlin...
. She worked as a secretary for the European Movement in Norway
European Movement
The European Movement International is a lobbying association that coordinates the efforts of associations and national councils with the goal of promoting European integration, and disseminating information about it.-History:...
from 1992 to 1993.
She was a member of the borough council of Bislett
Bislett
Bislett is a neighbourhood in the St. Hanshaugen borough in north-central Oslo, Norway. It is internationally famous for the Bislett Games, held at Bislett stadion....
–Ullevål from 1983 to 1987 and of the executive committee of Oslo city council from 1987 to 1990. She was appointed as City Commissioner of the Boroughs from 1990 to 1991, when she reverted to being a council member. She sat until 1995. From 1990 to 1994 she was also a member of the Progress Party's central board. In 1993
Norwegian parliamentary election, 1993
A general election to the Storting, the parliament of Norway, was held on 13 September 1993. The Labour Party won a plurality of seats, and Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland remained in office. The Centre Party was particularly successful, gaining 21 seats....
she was elected to the Parliament of Norway from Oslo. She served in the Standing Committee on Education, Research and Church Affairs
Standing Committee on Education, Research and Church Affairs
The Standing Committee on Education and Church Affairs is a standing committee of the Parliament of Norway. It is responsible for policies relating to education, research and church affairs. It corresponds to the Ministry of Education and Research and the church affairs section of the Ministry of...
.
Following the 1994 Progress Party national convention
1994 Progress Party national convention
The 1994 national convention of the Progress Party of Norway was held from 15 April to 17 April at the hotel Bolkesjø Turisthotell in Bolkesjø, Telemark...
she left the Progress Party. Ahead of the convention she had submitted party-critical resolutions together with Ellen Wibe
Ellen Wibe
Ellen Margrethe Wibe is a Norwegian communications worker, society commentator and former politician.She was active in politics for five years for the Progress Party...
, Roy Wetterstad
Roy Wetterstad
Roy Nettum Wetterstad is a Norwegian politician formerly representing the Progress Party.He was born in Kongsberg. He attended commerce school in Kongsberg and Hønefoss from 1979 to 1982, then worked two years for the Youth of the Progress Party, where he also held elected positions...
, Oscar Hillgaar
Oscar Hillgaar
Oscar Douglas Hillgaar is a Norwegian politician formerly representing the Progress Party.He was born in Holt, and is of Irish descent. He attended the Norwegian Naval Academy from 1966 to 1967, and served in the Royal Norwegian Navy in Tromsø from 1967 to 1968...
and Stephen Bråthen
Stephen Bråthen
Stephen Bråthen is a Norwegian politician formerly representing the Progress Party.He was born in Lørenskog. He took a basic education in economics before enrolling in the Norwegian Armed Forces. He served in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon from 1985 to 1986...
. The group had some support, but was a clear minority. Christiansen left her post in the central board already during the convention, and she left the party two weeks after the convention. She continued the rest of the term as an independent, but was a founding member of the new political organization Free Democrats
Free Democrats (Norway)
The Free Democrats is a political organization formed by former members of the Progress Party of Norway in 1994.The 1993 election saw the support of the Progress Party halved...
. She chaired this organization from 1994 to 1996.
Christiansen later joined the Conservative Party
Conservative Party of Norway
The Conservative Party is a Norwegian political party. The current leader is Erna Solberg. The party was since the 1920s consistently the second largest party in Norway, but has been surpassed by the growth of the Progress Party in the late 1990s and 2000s...
, whom she represented as City Commissioner of Healthcare from 2000 to 2002. In 2003 she became leader of the borough chapter of Frogner
Frogner
Frogner is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway. In addition to traditional Frogner, the borough incorporates Bygdøy, Uranienborg and Majorstuen....
. Between her parliamentary spell and her second period as City Commissioner, she had a civic job as information director in TV3
TV3 (Norway)
TV3 Norway is a commercial television channel targeting Norway owned by Viasat, which is a part of the Swedish media group Modern Times Group...
. From 2004 she has worked in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service as county director. She was also deputy chair of Oslo Energi Holding from 1997 to 2000 and Sunnaas Hospital
Sunnaas Hospital
Sunnaas Hospital is a hospital in Nesodden and a health trust under Helse Sør-Øst. Sunnaas is the country's largest specialised hospital in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Patient services cover a wide range of illnesses and options. Some of these include cancer services, brain injuries after...
from 1999 to 2000, and board member of Hafslund
Hafslund
Hafslund is a borough in the city of Sarpsborg, Norway, located east of the city centre.Before 1992 Hafslund was a part of Skjeberg municipality. The name Hafslund, which is composed of Hafr, the Old Norse name of husband and lundr meaning grove...
from 2003 to 2007 and Ullevål University Hospital
Ullevål University Hospital
Ullevaal, Oslo University Hospital was opened in 1887. From January 1, 2009, the hospital is part of the Oslo University Hospital.Ullevål has more than 8,600 employees. 940 of them are doctors and 2,400 nurses. With a total of 1,200 beds Ullevål, admits some 45,000 patients per year and its...
from 2006.