Jagland

Jagland is a Norwegian surname. The name is most commonly associated with Thorbjørn Jagland, a notable Norwegian politician and diplomat.

Thorbjørn Jagland (born 1950) is a prominent figure in Norwegian and European politics. He served as Prime Minister of Norway from 1996 to 1997, representing the Labour Party. Later, he held a major international post as Secretary General of the Council of Europe, serving from 2009 to 2019. Throughout his career, Jagland has been involved in national governance and European institutions, contributing to discussions on democracy, human rights, and European integration.