Richard Fabian Stang (born 19 August 1955) is a Norwegian lawyer and a politician for the Conservative Party.[1] He was Mayor of the city of Oslo from 2007 until 2015.
Fabian Stang
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66th Mayor of Oslo | |
In office 17 October 2007 – 21 October 2015 | |
Deputy | Aud Kvalbein Libe Rieber-Mohn |
Governing Mayor | Erling Lae Stian Berger Røsland |
Preceded by | Svenn Kristiansen |
Succeeded by | Marianne Borgen |
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Born | (1955-08-19) 19 August 1955 (age 68) Oslo, Norway |
Political party | Conservative |
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Stang was born in Oslo. He is the son of Norwegian actress Wenche Foss[2] and entrepreneur Thomas Stang.
Stang was first elected Mayor of Oslo in 2007, and reelected in 2011.[3]
In 2012 Stang spoke out in favour of increased immigration.[4]
Stang is a supporter of subsidies and perks for electric cars in the city.[5][6]
In 2015 Stang lost the mayoral election to Socialist Marianne Borgen.[1][7]
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Preceded by | Mayor of Oslo 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by |