Tonje Brenna got the job as minister of knowledge in October 2021, as part of Støre’s Labor Party/Sp government. As a new minister, Brenna met in the ministerial council – as all new ministers do. Here she presented difficult cases and friendships. – I said that we had to keep an eye on Frode Elgesem. And I said that I survived the 22 July terror, says Brenna to VG on Tuesday. – We are good friends, and have a very special relationship because of 22 July. We have had dinners together, he held a quiz at my bachelor party and he was a guest at my wedding, Brenna tells the newspaper. – Has made several mistakes Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap) confirms this to the newspaper: – Tonje has made several mistakes related to integrity. It is serious, and she has regretted it. Støre says he still has confidence in his minister. – I have had a thorough conversation with Tonje about this matter. I believe in what she says, and have confidence in her as a minister and deputy leader of the Labor Party. Brenna herself tells VG that she has made a serious mistake. – I have made a serious mistake related to my competence. I have assessed my competence too poorly and too late, she says. Became known during the 22 July trial Elgesem was AUF’s assistant lawyer during the 22 July trial and the close friendship must have already started then. On 2 May this year, she appointed Elgesem to the job of board member of the Wergeland Centre, a foundation the Ministry of Education gives NOK 5 million a year, according to VG.
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Tonje Brenna gave directorship to good friend – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
