Olemic Thommessen
Olaf Michael "Olemic" Thommessen (born 18 April 1956 in Lillehammer) is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party and the President of the Storting from 8 October 2013 until 15 March 2018.[1] On 8 March 2018 he announced that he would step down due to controversies surrounding a building project for a new entrance to the garage for Stortinget. The project saw the initial budget ballooning and questionable decisions taken and Thommessen acknowledged his overall responsibility and said he would step down.
Olemic Thommessen MP | |
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| President of the Storting | |
| In office 8 October 2013 – 15 March 2018 | |
| Monarch | Harald V |
| Prime Minister | Erna Solberg |
| Preceded by | Dag Terje Andersen |
| Succeeded by | Tone Wilhelmsen Trøen |
| Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2001 | |
| Constituency | Oppland County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 April 1956 Lillehammer, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Nina Høstmælingen |
| Alma mater | University of Oslo |
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppland in 2001, and has been re-elected on two occasions. He previously served as a deputy representative during the term 1993–1997.
Thommessen was a member of Lillehammer municipality council from 1987 to 1995.
References
- "Olemic Thommessen" (in Norwegian). Storting.
| Cultural offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tove Veierød |
Chair of Foreningen Norden in Norway 2010–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Dag Terje Andersen |
President of the Storting 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Tone Wilhelmsen Trøen |
