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Jonas Gahr Støre was born on 25 June 1960 in Oslo, Norway. He is a Norwegian politician who has served as prime minister since 2021. He belongs to the Labour Party, the main center‑left party in Norway.

Støre studied political science at the University of Oslo, graduating in 1983 and later earning a master's degree in public administration in 1988. He worked as an attaché at the Norwegian Embassy in Brussels from 1984 to 1987. In the private sector he held senior positions with the cooperative bank DnB and the industrial group Nedre Kviteseid.

Støre began his parliamentary career in 1993, representing Oslo in the Storting. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs (2012–2013) under Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. After a brief period as a senior civil servant, he was reappointed as foreign minister from 2018 to 2021. His tenure was noted for his emphasis on climate diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, and Norway’s role in NATO.

In 2021, following a general election, Støre became prime minister in a coalition government with the Centre Party. His cabinet focuses on strengthening welfare provisions, investing in green energy and digital infrastructure. Støre has advocated for an independent Norwegian foreign policy stance while ensuring close ties with the European Union and the United States.

As a person, Støre is married to Mary Homes, an American. He has three children. He speaks fluent Norwegian, English and German. He is known for a calm demeanor and a preference for consensus politics. He has been praised for his measured approach to crisis management, but critics argue that his government sometimes prioritizes fiscal stability over rapid social reform.