List of Norwegian governments

This is a list of Norwegian governments with parties and Prime Ministers. Within coalition governments the parties are listed according to parliamentary representation with the most popular party first. The Prime Ministers' parties are highlighted.

Governments

Between 1814 and 1884

With exception of the Cabinet of 1814, that was appointed by the then Crown-Prince of Denmark, Christian Fredrik, all the cabinets were appointed by the King of Sweden, who was also King of Norway.

Between 1884 and 1945

In 1884 the parliamentary system was introduced in Norway. Since then, all Governments had to have support in the Storting, and consisted of party member ministers.

De facto Governments during World War II

During the German occupation of Norway during World War II there were four cabinets, that ruled as part of Josef Terbovens administration of Norway. These Governments were the de facto ruling body of Norway during the war, though the Cabinet Nygaardsvold still held the de jure office, in exile in London, United Kingdom.

Governments since 1945

Parties

The following parties have had cabinet seats. Note that the Agrarian Party has since changed its name to the Centre Party.

• Broad-Minded Liberal Party (FV) (Frisinnede Venstre)
• Centre Party (Sp) (Senterpartiet)
• Christian Democrats (KrF) (Kristelig Folkeparti)
• Communist Party (NKP) (Norges Kommunistiske Parti)
• Conservative Party (H) (Høyre)
• Moderate Liberal (MV) (Moderate Venstre)
• National Unification (NS) (Nasjonal Samling)
• Labour Party (Ap) (Det norske Arbeiderparti)
• Liberal Party (V) (Venstre)
• Socialist Left Party (SV) (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)
• Union Party (Samlingspartiet)

See also

• Elections in Norway
• List of Prime Ministers of Norwayde:Liste der norwegischen Regierungen

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