Norwegian Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs
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The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs (Norwegian: Kultur- og kirkedepartementet) is responsible for cultural policy, church affairs, regulations and other matters related to the media and sports. The ministry was established in 1982, at which time it was called the Ministry of Cultural and Scientific Affairs. Until then, the Ministry of Church and Education had had the overriding responsibility for cultural affairs in Norway. It is led by Trond Giske (Labour). The ministry must report to the Storting.

Organisation

Political staff

• Minister Trond Giske (Labour) ¹
• State Secretary Randi Øverland (Labour)
• State Secretary Halvard Ingebrigtsen (Labour)
• Political Advisor Trine Synøve Lie Larsen (Labour)

Departments

• Department of Culture ²
• Department of Church Affairs
• Department of Media Policy and Copyright
• Department of Sport Policy
• Department of Administrative Affairs
• The Communication Unit

See also

• Minister of Culture and Church Affairs (Norway)
• Politics of Norway

References

External links

• Official web site

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