Tore Tønne

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Tore Tønne (1948-2002) was the Norwegian Minister of Health and Social Affairs (responsible for social affairs) 2000-2001 in the first cabinet Stoltenberg. Tønne committed suicide after newspaper writings about investigations over alleged improprieties committed after his ministerial period. This incident led to a debate about media responsibility and individual rights in Norway.

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