Odvar Nordli

Odvar Nordli 1976

Odvar Nordli
Born	(1927-04-03)April 3, 1927 Tangen, Norway
Died	January 9, 2018(2018-01-09) (aged 90) Oslo, Norway
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	Politician
Political party	Labour Party

Odvar Nordli (April 3, 1927 – January 9, 2018) was a Norwegian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Norway from 1976 to 1981. He was a member of the Labour Party.

Early Life

Nordli was born on April 3, 1927, in Tangen, Norway. He became involved in politics at a young age and joined the Labour Party.

Political Career

Nordli was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1961 and served as Minister of Local Government from 1971 to 1972. In 1976, he became the Prime Minister of Norway, succeeding Trygve Bratteli. Nordli's tenure as Prime Minister was marked by economic challenges and social reforms.

During his time in office, Nordli focused on issues such as unemployment, healthcare, and education. He also played a key role in shaping Norway's foreign policy, particularly in relation to the European Economic Community (EEC).

Nordli resigned as Prime Minister in 1981 and retired from politics in 1985. He passed away on January 9, 2018, in Oslo, Norway.

Legacy

Odvar Nordli is remembered as a dedicated politician who worked to improve the lives of the Norwegian people. His contributions to social welfare and foreign policy continue to influence Norwegian politics.