Tore O. Sandvik

Tore O. Sandvik

politician Norway

Tore O. Sandvik is a Norwegian politician from the Labour Party (Ap) who recently took office as the country's Minister of Defense. His appointment comes at a critical time as Norway navigates complex defense procurement decisions, particularly regarding the purchase of new frigates. Sandvik's role involves balancing national defense needs while maintaining diplomatic relations with the United States, particularly with President Donald Trump, whose reactions to international defense transactions can be unpredictable.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
30,915
Power
2,298$
Sentiment
6.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Norway 6 6.67 0.41% +40% 5,421,241 30,915 $403,000 2,298$
Totals 6 5,421,241 30,915 $403,000 2,298$
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Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defence who discussed the need for Norway's military to function effectively. 7

Aftenposten: Norge må få forsvaret til å fungere

Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik is the Minister of Defense who acknowledged the public's concerns regarding security. 6

Aftenposten: Hver sjette nordmann tror det er krig i Norge innen fem år

Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defense discussing the location of NATO's new operational air command. 5

Aftenposten: Hvor skal ny Nato-kommando i Norge ligge?

Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defence discussing the strengthening of Norwegian-British defense cooperation. 8

Aftenposten: Norge knytter seg tettere til Storbritannia. Etablerer omfattende forsvarsavtale.

Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik announced Norway's contribution of air defense to Ukraine during a meeting in Brussels. 9

Aftenposten: Norge gir luftvern til Ukraina for 1,2 milliarder

Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik is the newly appointed defense minister of Norway trying to gain favor with President Trump. 5

Aftenposten: Norge skal kjøpe fregatter. Går det an å handle i Europa uten at Trump blir rasende?