Per Borten's Government

Per Borten’s Government was appointed by King Olav V in a session of the Council of State on 12 October 1965, effective as of the same day at 12 noon. It succeded Einar Gerhardsen’s Fourth Goverment, after general elections on 13 September 1965 had rendered a majority in the Storting for a change of government.

In a session of the Council of State on 2 March 1971, Per Borten's Government handed in its resignation, due to internal disagreement in the Government on Norway's relations to the European Communities (EC). Permission to leave was granted by King Olav V in a session of the Council of State on 16 March 1971, effective as of 17 March 1971 at 12 noon. At the same time, Trygve Bratteli's First Government was appointed, effective as of the same point of time.

Secretary to the Council of State in this period:
Secretary to the Council of State Leif M. Østern, until 1 January 1966,
then on leave until 1 July 1968
Acting Secretary to the Council of State Erik Asbjørnsen, 1 January 1966-15 April 1966
Acting Secretary to the Council of State Dag Berggrav, 15 April 1966-1 July 1969
Director General Finn Midtskaug, from 1 July 1969

About the Government

Prime Minister:

Per Borten (Sp)

Parliamentary basis:

Majority government

Appointment reason:

Change after general elections

Resignation reason:

Change after government crisis

Parties in the Government:

Høyre (H), Kristelig Folkeparti (KrF), Senterpartiet (Sp) og Venstre (V)

Politicians