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1993
In defiance of international opinion and contrary to a 1986 moratorium, Norway resumes com-
mercial whaling operations, thereby complicating its claims to be a model environmental citizen.
1994
Norwegians vote against joining the EU. The 'no' vote (52%) draws on the concerns of family
farms, fishing interests and the perceived loss of national sovereignty that membership would
supposedly bring.
2001
A rare victory for a conservative-liberal coalition after the Labour-led government suffers a
massive fall in its vote in national elections; no single party wins enough votes to form govern-
ment.
2005
A 'red-green' coalition wins parliamentary elections, overturning a conservative-led coalition gov-
ernment that had won power in 2001.
2009
A centre-left coalition led by Jens Stoltenberg, who had led Labour to its 2001 election defeat,
wins closely contested parliamentary elections.
22 July 2011
Right-wing extremist Anders Breivik kills 77 people in Oslo and on the nearby island of Utøya in
protest of Norway's multicultural policies. He is later sentenced to the maximum 21 years in pris-
on.
2013
A four-party, centre-right coalition unseats the red-green coalition of Prime Minister Jens Stolten-
berg, winning 96 out of 169 parliamentary seats. Erna Solberg becomes prime minister.
