Gro Harlem Brundtland's First Government

Gro Harlem Brundtland’s First Government was appointed by King Olav V in a session of the Council of State on 4 February 1981, effective as of the same day at 12 noon. It succeded Odvar Nordli’s Government, as Prime Minister Nordli wanted to leave due to health reasons.

In a session of the Council of State on 12 October 1981, Gro Harlem Brundtland’s First Government handed in its resignation, as general elections on 14 September 1981 had rendered a majority in the Storting for a change of government. Permission to leave was granted by King Olav V in a session of the Council of State on 13 October 1981, effective as of 14 October 1981 at 12 noon. At the same time, Kåre Willoch’s Government was appointed, effective as of the same point of time.

Secretary to the Council of State in this period:
Director General Dag Berggrav

About the Government

Prime Minister:

Gro Harlem Brundtland (A)

Parliamentary basis:

Minority government

Resignation reason:

Change after general elections

Parties in the Government:

Arbeiderpartiet (A)

Politicians