DN: Stoltenberg sier fra seg München-jobb

Stoltenberg has indicated he will not take the Munich job as Finance Minister, according to Dagens Næringsliv. He was offered the leadership role at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) following his departure as NATO Secretary-General in 2024. However, the plan was put on hold when he was appointed Finance Minister. Consequently, he will not assume the Munich position.

Stoltenberg expressed that being Finance Minister in Norway is more important to him than being the leader in Munich. He is passionate about Norway, engaged in Norwegian politics, and feels even more motivated for it. Stoltenberg's role in the Munich conference remains co-chair on the board, based on a meeting with him this week after a board meeting in Berlin.

He will continue in his role as a board member, which the source reports will not entail more work than his current role on the board. Earlier this week, VG reported that Stoltenberg intends to remain in the government as long as Finance Minister Jonas Gahr Støre desires. He concluded that he is motivated to continue in the government beyond that.

The Munich Security Conference is considered one of the world's most important venues for international security and foreign policy discussions. The conference is typically held in February in Munich, with the Hotel Bayerischer Hof serving as the primary venue. Attendees include presidents, prime ministers, foreign and defense ministers, NATO leaders, military commanders, diplomats, business leaders, researchers, and representatives from civil society.