Trond Giske

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Trond Giske (born November 7, 1966) is a Norwegian politician and the current Minister of Culture and Church Affairs representing the Norwegian Labour Party in the second cabinet Stoltenberg.

Giske was elected into the Norwegian parliament for Sør-Trøndelag county in 1997, and served as Minister of Education, Research and Church Affairs in the first cabinet of Jens Stoltenberg 2000-2001. He was re-elected to parliament in 2001 and 2005.

As one of the most prominent (and popular) Labour politicians in Norway, Giske has had numerous appearances in the media. He displays an interest in culturally related subjects such as film, literature and especially Football. Giske was appointed Minister of Culture and Church Affairs in the second cabinet formed by Jens Stoltenberg.

He is a strong supporter of the sports club Rosenborg.

Trond Giske received a bachelor's degree at the age of 30, and like many politicians, has had no relevant job experience outside of politics - with the exception of a summer job as a journalist at a small newspaper at the age of 20.