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Brundtland's Second Cabinet was a minority

Minority government

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, Labour

Norwegian Labour Party

The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....

Government of Norway. It succeeded the Conservative Willoch's Second Cabinet, and sat between 9 May 1986 and 16 October 1989. It was replaced by the Conservative

Conservative Party of Norway

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/Centre

Centre Party (Norway)

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/Christian Democrat cabinet Syse

Cabinet Syse

Syse's Cabinet was a minority, Conservative/Centre/Christian Democrat Government of Norway. It succeeded the Labour Second cabinet Brundtland after the 1989 election, and sat between 16 October 1989 and 3 November 1990...

after the 1989 election

Norwegian parliamentary election, 1989

A general election to the Storting, the parliament of Norway, was held on 11 September 1989.-Results:1 This list was a cooperation between the Norwegian Communist Party, Workers' Communist Party, Red Electoral Alliance and independent socialists....

. The cabinet was historic in that 8 of the 18 members were female, to then the highest female share in a government ever in the world. Brundtland's cabinet had the following composition.

Portfolio	Minister	Period	Party
Prime Minister	Gro Harlem Brundtland Gro Harlem Brundtland Gro Harlem Brundtland is a Norwegian Social democratic politician, diplomat, and physician, and an international leader in sustainable development and public health. She served three terms as Prime Minister of Norway , and has served as the Director General of the World Health Organization...	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Agriculture	Gunhild Elise Øyangen Gunhild Elise Øyangen Gunhild Elise Øyangen is a former Norwegian politician for the Labour Party, most notably as Minister of Agriculture for the Second and Third cabinet Brundtland. She was elected to the Storting representing Sør-Trøndelag from 1989 to her retirement in 2005.-External links:*...	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Church Affairs and Education	Kirsti Kolle Grøndahl Kirsti Kolle Grøndahl Kirsti Kolle Grøndahl is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party, currently County Governor of Buskerud. She was Minister of Education and Church Affairs from 1986 to 1988 and Minister of International Development from 1988 to 1989... Mary Kvidal	May 9, 1986 - June 13, 1988 June 13, 1988 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Defence	Johan Jørgen Holst Johan Jørgen Holst Johan Jørgen Holst was a Norwegian politician representing Labour, best known for his involvement with the Oslo Accords....	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of the Environment	Sissel Marie Rønbeck	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Consumer Affairs and Government Administration	Anne-Lise Bakken Anne-Lise Bakken Anne-Lise Bakken is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. She was a member of the Norwegian Parliamentfrom 1977-1989. In 1986 she was appointed Minister of Administration and Consumer Affairs in in the Second Brundtland Government, but was forced to retire due to perceived misconduct in... Einfrid Halvorsen Einfrid Halvorsen Einfrid Daghild Halvorsen is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. She was the state secretary to the Minister of Local Government Affairs 1986-1987 and Minister of Administration and Consumer Affairs 1988-1989.-References:... Oddrun Pettersen	May 9, 1986 - June 13, 1988 June 13, 1988 - April 28, 1989 April 28, 1989 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Finance	Gunnar Berge Gunnar Berge Gunnar Berge is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party, born in Etne, Hordaland. Berge represented Rogaland in the Norwegian Parliament from 1969 to 1993. He was Minister of Finance 1986-1989, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development 1992-1996, as well as minister of Nordic...	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Fisheries	Bjarne Mørk Eidem Bjarne Mørk Eidem Bjarne Mørk Eidem is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He is chairman of the Norwegian Aquaculture Center in Brønnøy.-Biography:...	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Foreign Affairs	Knut Frydenlund Knut Frydenlund Knut Frydenlund was a Norwegian diplomat. His most significant achievement was as Norwegian foreign minister between 1973 and 1981, and again between 1986 and 1987.... Johan Jørgen Holst Johan Jørgen Holst Johan Jørgen Holst was a Norwegian politician representing Labour, best known for his involvement with the Oslo Accords.... Thorvald Stoltenberg Thorvald Stoltenberg Thorvald Stoltenberg is a former Norwegian politician. His ancestors stem from Northern Germany and emigrated to Norway in the 17th century. He served as Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs in two Labour governments.From 1989 to 1990 he was appointed Norwegian Ambassador to the UN...	May 9, 1986 - February 26, 1987 February 26, 1987 - March 9, 1988 March 9, 1988 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Health	Kari Gjesteby Kari Gjesteby Kari Gjesteby is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. She has never been a member of the Norwegian Parliament, but has been State Secretary for three tenures, as well as Minister of Trade and Shipping from February to October 1981 and Minister of Justice and the Police from 1990 to 1992...	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Industry	Finn Kristensen Finn Kristensen Finn Kristensen is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was Minister of Industry in 1981, 1986-1987 and 1988-1989, Minister of Petroleum and Energy 1990-1992, Minister of Industry again in 1992, and Minister of Industry and Trade in 1993....	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of International development	Vesla Gunvor Vetlesen Vesla Gunvor Vetlesen Vesla Gunvor Vetlesen, née Hansen is a Norwegian weaver, trade unionist, writer and politician for the Labour Party. She was Minister of International Development from 1986 to 1988.... Kirsti Kolle Grøndahl Kirsti Kolle Grøndahl Kirsti Kolle Grøndahl is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party, currently County Governor of Buskerud. She was Minister of Education and Church Affairs from 1986 to 1988 and Minister of International Development from 1988 to 1989...	May 9, 1986 - June 13, 1988 June 13, 1988 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Local Government and Labour	Leif Haraldseth Leif Haraldseth Leif Haraldseth is a Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party.He served as secretary and then vice chairman of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions in the periods 1969–1977 and 1977–1987 respectively, both times replacing Odd Højdahl... William Engseth William Engseth William Engseth is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was appointed Minister of Local Government Affairs in 1987, and in 1988 he became Minister of Transport and Communications 1988-1989... Kjell Borgen Kjell Borgen Kjell Borgen was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He served as Minister of Transport and Communications from 1986 to 1988, Minister of Local Government 1988 to 1989 and 1990 to 1992. He served as County Governor of Hedmark from 1993 to his death.-Early life and career:He was born in...	May 9, 1986 - February 20, 1987 February 20, 1987 - June 13, 1988 June 13, 1988 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Justice	Helen Marie Bøsterud	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Petroleum and Energy	Arne Øien Arne Øien Arne Øien was a Norwegian economist and politician for the Labour Party. He was Minister of Petroleum and Energy between 1986 and 1989....	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Social Affairs	Tove Strand Gerhardsen Tove Strand Gerhardsen Tove Astri Strand is a Norwegian director and former politician for the Labour Party. She was active in politics between 1963 and 1992, including two periods as a government minister...	May 9, 1986 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Trade and Shipping	Kurt Malvin Mosbakk Jan Balstad Jan Balstad Jan Balstad is a Norwegian labour leader for the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, and a politician for the Labour Party. He was Minister of trade and shipping affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1988–1989....	May 9, 1986 - June 13, 1988 June 13, 1988 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
Minister of Transport and Communications	Kjell Borgen Kjell Borgen Kjell Borgen was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He served as Minister of Transport and Communications from 1986 to 1988, Minister of Local Government 1988 to 1989 and 1990 to 1992. He served as County Governor of Hedmark from 1993 to his death.-Early life and career:He was born in... William Engseth William Engseth William Engseth is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was appointed Minister of Local Government Affairs in 1987, and in 1988 he became Minister of Transport and Communications 1988-1989...	May 9, 1986 - June 13, 1988 June 13, 1988 - October 16, 1989	Labour Norwegian Labour Party The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....

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