Tore Tønne
Politician, Deceased Person
1948 – 2002
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Who was Tore Tønne?
Tore Tønne was the Norwegian Minister of Health and Social Affairs 2000-2001 in the first cabinet Stoltenberg. Tønne committed suicide after newspaper writings about investigations over alleged economic improprieties committed after the conclusion of his term in the Norwegian cabinet. This incident led to a debate about media responsibility and individual rights in Norway.
Ivar Hippe wrote a book about him entitled, Mektig og avmektig: Tore Tønne, media og maktspillet bak kulissene.
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