Stephen Bråthen
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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. From 1986 to 1989 he worked in the bank Den norske Creditbank
, and from 1989 to 1993 he worked as an advisor for the Progress Party parliamentary group.
He was a member of Ski
municipal council from 1983 to 1987, then served as a deputy member for one period before entering the executive committee in 1991. He chaired the local chapter of the Progress Party from 1986 to 1989, and was a member of the national board from 1993 to 1994. In 1993 he won the second spot on the Progress Party nomination for the parliamentary election. Libertarian-leaning, incumbent MP Jan Erik Fåne
was offered the second spot, but rejected any spot but the first, and pulled out. Bråthen was elected, and served in the Standing Committee on Finance.
Following the 1994 Progress Party national convention
he left the Progress Party. Ahead of the convention he had submitted party-critical resolutions together with Ellen Wibe
, Ellen Christine Christiansen
, Oscar Hillgaar
and Roy Wetterstad
. The group had some support, but was a clear minority. He left the party two weeks after the convention, and continued the rest of the term as an independent. There were talks of the Progress Party demanding to take over his seat in the prestigious Standing Committee on Finance, but this did not happen.
From 1997 he has worked as information director for the Norwegian Institute of Public Accountants, except for the period 1998 to 1999 when he was managing director. He was also a lay judge in Indre Follo District Court from 1991 to 1993 and a board member of Sunnaas Hospital
from 2000.
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...
.
He was born in Lørenskog
Lørenskog
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Romerike. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Lørenskog. Lørenskog was separated from the municipality of Skedsmo on 1 January 1908.-Name:...
. He took a basic education in economics before enrolling in the Norwegian Armed Forces
Norwegian Armed Forces
The Norwegian Armed Forces numbers about 23,000 personnel, including civilian employees. According to mobilisation plans , the strength during full mobilisation would be approximately 83,000 combatant personnel. Norway has mandatory military service for men and voluntary service for women...
. He served in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, or UNIFIL, was created by the United Nations, with the adoption of Security Council Resolution 425 and 426 on 19 March 1978, to confirm Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon which Israel had invaded five days prior, restore international peace and security,...
from 1985 to 1986. From 1986 to 1989 he worked in the bank Den norske Creditbank
Den norske Creditbank
Den norske Creditbank or DnC is a defunct Norwegian commercial bank created in 1857. In 1990 it merged with Bergen Bank to create Den norske Bank...
, and from 1989 to 1993 he worked as an advisor for the Progress Party parliamentary group.
He was a member of Ski
Ski, Norway
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Follo. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Ski. Ski was separated from the municipality of Kråkstad on 1 July 1931 to form a separate municipality...
municipal council from 1983 to 1987, then served as a deputy member for one period before entering the executive committee in 1991. He chaired the local chapter of the Progress Party from 1986 to 1989, and was a member of the national board from 1993 to 1994. In 1993 he won the second spot on the Progress Party nomination for the parliamentary election. Libertarian-leaning, incumbent MP Jan Erik Fåne
Jan Erik Fåne
Jan Erik Fåne is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus in 1989, but was not re-elected in 1993....
was offered the second spot, but rejected any spot but the first, and pulled out. Bråthen was elected, and served in the Standing Committee on Finance.
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...
he left the Progress Party. Ahead of the convention he 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...
, Ellen Christine Christiansen
Ellen Christine Christiansen
Ellen Christine Christiansen is a Norwegian politician representing the Conservative Party and formerly the Progress Party....
, 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 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...
. The group had some support, but was a clear minority. He left the party two weeks after the convention, and continued the rest of the term as an independent. There were talks of the Progress Party demanding to take over his seat in the prestigious Standing Committee on Finance, but this did not happen.
From 1997 he has worked as information director for the Norwegian Institute of Public Accountants, except for the period 1998 to 1999 when he was managing director. He was also a lay judge in Indre Follo District Court from 1991 to 1993 and a board member of 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 2000.