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Executive branch Svalbard, in 34 editions.
The entry for Svalbard published Executive branch in 34 editions of 36, from 1992 to 2025. The text changed in 22 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 22
- the first edition with it
- 1992
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Leaders” (1992 to 1993), “Chief of State” (1994 to 1996), “Head of Government” (1994 to 1996) and “Executive branch” (1997 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King HARALD V (since 17 January 1991)
- Head of Government:
- Governor Leif ELDRING (since NA)
Chief of State:
King HARALD V (since 17 January 1991)
Head of Government:
Governor Leif ELDRING (since NA)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King HARALD V (since 17 January 1991)
- Head of Government:
- Governor (vacant)
Chief of State:
King HARALD V (since 17 January 1991)
Head of Government:
Governor Leif ELDRING (since NA) (vacant)
Published as “Chief of State”
King HARALD V (since 17 January 1991)
Published as “Head of Government”
Governor Odd BLOMDAL (since NA); Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN (since NA September 1993)
Chief of State:King HARALD V (since 17 January 1991)Head of Government:Governor (vacant) Odd BLOMDAL (since NA); Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN
(since NA September 1993)
Published as “Chief of State”
King HARALD V (since 17 January 1991)
Published as “Head of Government”
Governor Odd BLOMDAL (since NA); Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN (since NA September 1993)
King HARALD V (since 17 January 1991)
Governor Odd BLOMDAL (since NA); Assistant
Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN
Published as “Chief of State”
King HARALD V (of Norway since 17 January 1991) is a hereditary monarch
Published as “Head of Government”
Governor Ann-Krisitin OLSEN (since NA) and Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN (since NA September 1993) are responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
note: Norwegian inhabitants participate in Norwegian national elections
Rewritten: too little of the 1995 text remains to mark the changes.
King HARALD V (of Norway since 17 January 1991) is a
hereditary monarch
Governor Ann-Krisitin OLSEN (since NA) and
Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN (since NA September 1993) are
responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
note: Norwegian inhabitants participate in Norwegian national
elections
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Ann-Krisitin OLSEN (since NA) and Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN (since NA September 1993)
- elections :
- none;
- the king is a hereditary monarch;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V (of of Norway since (since 17 January 1991) is ahereditary monarchhead of government: Governor Ann-Krisitin OLSEN (since NA) and
Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN (since NA September 1993) are
elections : none; the king is a hereditary monarch; governor and
assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry
of Justice
note: Norwegian inhabitants participate in Norwegian national
elections
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Ann-Krisitin OLSEN (since NA) and Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN (since NA September 1993)
- elections:
- none;
- the king is a hereditary monarch;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government: Governor Ann-Krisitin OLSEN (since NA) and
Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN (since NA September 1993)elections : elections: none; the king is a hereditary monarch; governor and
assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry
of Justice
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Ann-Kristin OLSEN (since NA) and Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN (since NA September 1993)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government: Governor Ann-Krisitin Ann-Kristin OLSEN (since NA) and
Assistant Governor Jan-Atle HANSEN (since NA September 1993)
elections: none; the king monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; governor and
governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry
Justice
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Morten RUUD (since NA November 1998) and Assistant Governor Rune Baard HANSEN (since NA 1996)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government: Governor Ann-Kristin OLSEN Morten RUUD (since NA) NA November 1998) andJan-Atle Rune Baard HANSEN (since NA September 1993) 1996)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor and assistant
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991) head of government: Governor Morten RUUD (since NA November 1998) and Assistant Governor Odd Redar HUMLEGAARD (since NA) elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)Rune Baard HANSEN Odd Redar HUMLEGAARD (since NA 1996)NA) elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Morten RUUD (since NA November 1998) and Assistant Governor Odd Redar HUMLEGAARD (since NA)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government: Governor Morten RUUD (since NA November 1998) and Assistant Governor Odd Redar HUMLEGAARD (since NA)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
The same text in 3 editions, 2004 to 2006.
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Odd Olsen INGERO (since 8 June 2001) and Assistant Governor Rune Baard HANSEN (since NA)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government: Governor Morten RUUD Odd Olsen INGERO (since NA November 1998) 8 June 2001) and Assistant Governor Odd Redar HUMLEGAARD Rune Baard HANSEN (since NA)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Per SEFLAND (since 1 October 2005); Assistant Governor Rune Baard HANSEN (since 2003)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government: Governor Odd Olsen INGERO Per SEFLAND (since 8 June 2001) and 1 October 2005); Assistant Governor Rune Baard HANSEN (since NA) 2003)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Per SEFLAND (since 1 October 2005); Assistant Governor Rune Baard HANSEN (since 2003)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state:
King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government:
Governor Per SEFLAND (since 1 October 2005); Assistant Governor Rune Baard HANSEN (since 2003)
elections:
none; the monarch is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Odd Olsen INGERO (since September 2009); Assistant Governor Lars FAUSE (since September 2008)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state:
King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government:
Governor Per SEFLAND Odd Olsen INGERO (since 1 October 2005); September 2009); Assistant Governor Rune Baard HANSEN Lars FAUSE (since 2003) September 2008)
elections:
none; the monarch monarchy is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
The same text in 3 editions, 2012 to 2014.
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Odd Olsen INGERO (since September 2009); Assistant Governor Lars Erik ALHEIM
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state:
King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government:
Governor Odd Olsen INGERO (since September 2009); Assistant Governor Lars FAUSE (since September 2008) Erik ALHEIM
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Odd Olsen INGERO (since September 2009); Assistant Governor Lars Erik ALHEIM
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state:
head of government:elections:elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Kjerstin ASKHOLT (since 1 October 2015); Assistant Governor Lars Erik ALHEIM
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government: Governor Odd Olsen INGERO Kjerstin ASKHOLT (since September 2009); 1 October 2015); Assistant Governor Lars Erik ALHEIM
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Haakon MAGNUS, son of the king (born 20 July 1973)
- head of government:
- Governor Kjerstin ASKHOLT (since 1 October 2015); Assistant Governor Berit SAGFOSSEN (since 1 April 2016)
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991) 1991); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Haakon MAGNUS, son of the king (born 20 July 1973)
head of government: Governor Kjerstin ASKHOLT (since 1 October 2015); Assistant Governor Lars Erik ALHEIM Berit SAGFOSSEN (since 1 April 2016)
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Haakon MAGNUS (son of the king, born 20 July 1973)
- head of government:
- Governor Kjerstin ASKHOLT (since 1 October 2015); Assistant Governor Berit SAGFOSSEN (since 1 April 2016)
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Haakon MAGNUS, son MAGNUS (son of the king (born king, born 20 July 1973)
head of government: Governor Kjerstin ASKHOLT (since 1 October 2015); Assistant Governor Berit SAGFOSSEN (since 1 April 2016)
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
The same text in 3 editions, 2021 to 2023.
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Haakon MAGNUS (son of the king, born 20 July 1973)
- head of government:
- Governor Lars FAUSE (since 24 June 2021); Vice Governor Solvi ELVEDAHL (since 1 May 2020)
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Haakon MAGNUS (son of the king, born 20 July 1973)
head of government: Governor Kjerstin ASKHOLT Lars FAUSE (since 1 October 2015); Assistant 24 June 2021); Vice Governor Berit SAGFOSSEN Solvi ELVEDAHL (since 1 April 2016) May 2020)
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Lars FAUSE (since 24 June 2021)
- elections/appointments:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991); Heir Apparent Crown Prince Haakon MAGNUS (son of the king, born 20 July 1973) 1991)
head of government: Governor Lars FAUSE (since 24 June 2021); Vice Governor Solvi ELVEDAHL (since 1 May 2020) 2021)
elections/appointments: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
- chief of state:
- King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
- head of government:
- Governor Lars FAUSE (since 24 June 2021)
- election/appointment process:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
chief of state: King HARALD V of Norway (since 17 January 1991)
head of government: Governor Lars FAUSE (since 24 June 2021)elections/appointments: election/appointment process: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor and assistant governor responsible to the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice
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