Bjørnar Moxnes
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Bjørnar Moxnes (born 19 December 1981) is a Norwegian politician and activist representing the left-wing political party, the Red Party in the Storting.[1] Moxnes opposes the European Union, characterizing Norway's participation in the EEA as undemocratic.[2] Moxnes describes himself as a socialist.[3] He served as the leader of the Red Party from 2012 to 2023, when he resigned in the wake of stealing a pair of sunglasses from a shop at Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Moxnes had previously served as the party's deputy leader from 2010 to 2012.
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Bjørnar Moxnes | |
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Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
Assumed office 1 October 2017 | |
Constituency | Oslo |
Leader of the Red Party | |
In office 6 May 2012 – 24 July 2023 | |
First Deputy | Marie Sneve Martinussen |
Second Deputy | Marielle Leraand Silje Josten Kjosbakken Charlotte Therkelsen |
Preceded by | Turid Thomassen |
Succeeded by | Marie Sneve Martinussen |
Deputy Leader of the Red Party | |
In office 30 May 2010 – 6 May 2012 | |
Leader | Turid Thomassen |
Succeeded by | Marie Sneve Martinussen |
Personal details | |
Born | Bjørnar Eide Moxnes (1981-12-19) 19 December 1981 (age 42) Oslo, Norway |
Political party | Red |
Spouse |
Kjerstin Aukrust
(m. 2014; div. 2022) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Sociology |
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