Gro Harlem Brundtland's Second Government

Gro Harlem Brundtland’s Second Government was appointed by King Olav V in a session of the Council of State on 9 May 1986, effective as of the same day at 2 p.m. It succeded Kåre Willoch’s Government, after this Government has received a vote of no confidence in the Storting on restrictive economic measures.

In a session of the Council of State on 13 October 1989, Gro Harlem Brundtland’s Second Government handed in its resignation, as general elections on 11 September 1989 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 16 October 1989, effective as of the same day at 2 p.m. At the same time, Jan P. Syse’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, until 1 January 1987
Secretary General Dag Berggrav, from 1 January 1987

About the Government

Prime Minister:

Gro Harlem Brundtland (A)

Parliamentary basis:

Minority government

Appointment reason:

Change after government crisis

Resignation reason:

Change after general elections

Parties in the Government:

Arbeiderpartiet (A)

Politicians