Magnus Birkelund

Magnus Birkelund

politician Norway

Magnus Birkelund is a prominent Norwegian politician and the group leader for the Progress Party (Frp) in Oslo's city council. Known for his outspoken views, he has been critical of the city's decision to illuminate streets for the Ramadan celebration, arguing that such expenditures prioritize religious observances over essential municipal services. Birkelund’s comments reflect ongoing debates in Norway regarding the intersection of public funding, religious celebrations, and community priorities, particularly in a time of economic strain.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
5,006
Power
372$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Norway 1 4.00 0.09% +0% 5,421,241 5,006 $403,000 372$
Totals 1 5,421,241 5,006 $403,000 372$
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Recent Mentions

Norway Norway: Magnus Birkelund is the financial political spokesperson for the Progress Party in Oslo. 4

Aftenposten: Stans i budsjettforhandlinger i Oslo. Frp utelukker ikke brudd.

Norway Norway: Magnus Birkelund, who is the group leader for Frp in the city council, will lead the negotiations for Frp. 7

Aftenposten: Oslo-budsjettet for 2026: Dette er Frps krav

Norway Norway: Magnus Birkelund is the group leader for Frp in the city council and expressed satisfaction with the approval of the night train service. 8

Aftenposten: Oslo får nattåpen T-bane fra 16. november

Norway Norway: Magnus Birkelund is the group leader for Frp in the city council and expressed satisfaction with the new night train service. 9

Aftenposten: Oslo får nattåpen T-bane fra 16. november

Norway Norway: Magnus Birkelund criticizes the budget proposal for lacking prioritization of essential issues and continuing wasteful policies. 3

Aftenposten: Oslo-budsjettet kritiseres. Rødt går ut mot «vestkantbyrådet»

Norway Norway: Magnus Birkelund is critical of the prioritization of resources for Ramadan lighting in Oslo. 4

Aftenposten: Magnus Birkelund om ramadan-belysning: – Helt feil prioritering