Solveig Vitanza

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Solveig Vitanza
Born (1982-07-10) 10 July 1982 (age 42)
NationalityNorwegian
Alma mater University of Oslo
Occupation(s)Research advisor
Politician
Employer Østfold University College
Political party Labour Party

Solveig Vitanza (born 10 July 1982) is a Norwegian research advisor and politician for the Labour Party.

Biography

Vitanza was elected deputy representative to the Storting from the constituency of Østfold for the period 2021–2025, for the Labour Party. [1] She replaced Jon-Ivar Nygård in the Storting from 2021 while Nygård is government minister. [2] [3] In the Storting, she is a member of the Standing Committee on Business and Industry since 2021. [1]

Vitanza hails from Halden, and has been member of the municipal council of Halden since 2019. She is educated from the University of Oslo, and has worked as research advisor at the Østfold University College. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Vitanza, Solveig (1982-)". stortinget.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  2. 1 2 Tvedt, Knut Are. "Solveig Vitanza". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  3. "Even Eriksen (26) fra Trysil fikk plutselig stortingsplass". nrk.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 15 October 2021.