Statsminister Lønn
Statsminister Lønn resigns
Pressure mounts as scandals continue
Statsminister Lønn resigns after facing heavy pressure from both the opposition and his own party. The decision comes after a series of scandals that have plagued his administration in recent months.
Lønn has been under fire for his handling of the pandemic, which has led to a sharp increase in cases and deaths. He has also been criticized for his close ties to the business community, which some say have led to him making decisions that benefit the wealthy at the expense of the poor.
The final straw came last week when it was revealed that Lønn had misled parliament about his knowledge of a corruption scandal involving one of his ministers. This led to calls for his resignation from within his own party, and he eventually agreed to step down.
What's next?
It is unclear what will happen next. The Conservative Party is currently holding a leadership contest to choose a new leader, who will then become prime minister.
The frontrunner in the race is Erna Solberg, who served as prime minister from 2013 to 2021. She is seen as a safe pair of hands, and her victory would likely lead to a period of stability for the country.
However, there are also a number of other candidates in the race, including several who have pledged to take the country in a more radical direction. It is possible that one of these candidates could win the leadership contest and lead the country into a new era.
Timeline of Lønn's scandals
2020: Lønn is accused of mishandling the pandemic, leading to a sharp increase in cases and deaths.
2021: Lønn is criticized for his close ties to the business community, which some say have led to him making decisions that benefit the wealthy at the expense of the poor.
2022: It is revealed that Lønn misled parliament about his knowledge of a corruption scandal involving one of his ministers. This leads to calls for his resignation from within his own party, and he eventually agrees to step down.
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