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Carl Ivar Hagen (born May 6, 1944) is a Norwegian politician. He is the chairman of the Progress Party, a position he has held since 1978. He is the son of CEO Mr. Ragnar Hagen (1908-1969) and accountant Ms. Gerd Gamborg (1914- ). He is married to Eli Hagen . During his chairmanship of the Progress Party, he has often been described by critics as a populist and political chameleon, quickly changing his views on key political issues according to what he thinks will win his party the most votes. He is also known for his often aggressive attitude towards immigration.
1 Education
Examen artium 1963.
Higher National Diploma in Business Studies 1968.
Diploma in marketing at the Institute of Marketing, London 1968.
2 Organizational background
Member of the board of the British Business Forum 1972.
Member of the board of Norske Agenters landsforbund 1972-1974.
Secretary of the Anders Lange Party, 1973-1974.
3 Profession
CEO Tate & Lyle Norge A/S, 1970-1974.
Consultant Finansanalyse A/S, 1977-1979.
Economic policy consultant in the oil industry, 1979-1981.
4 Member of Parliament
- Deputy-rep for Oslo from 1973-74 ALP.
- Representative from Oslo 1974-77, for the ALP
- Representative nr. 8 for Oslo from 1981-85, FrP.
- Representative nr. 14 for Oslo, 1985-89, FrP.
- Representative nr. 3 for Oslo, 1989-93, FrP.
- Representative nr. 6 for Oslo 1993-97, FrP.
- Representative nr. 3 for Oslo 1997-2001, FrP.
- Representative nr. 5 for Oslo 2001-2005, FrP.
5 References
- Carl I. Hagen: Ærlighet varer lengst, 1984, autobiography.
- Jan Ove Ekeberg and Jan Arild Snoen: Kong Carl, en uautorisert biografi, 2001, biographyBiography a genre of literature and other forms of media like film, based on the written accounts of individual lives. While a biography may focus on a subject of fiction or non-fiction, the term is usually in reference to non-fiction. As opposed to a pro.
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