# Kåre Simensen

> Norwegian politician

**Wikidata**: [Q3367196](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3367196)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kåre_Simensen)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kare-simensen

## Summary
Kåre Simensen is a Norwegian politician and technologist who served as a Member of Parliament for Finnmark representing the Norwegian Labour Party during two consecutive terms (2009–2017). His background as a data engineer and programmer distinguished him as one of Norway's few parliamentarians with expertise in technology and software development.

## Biography
- Born: August 30, 1955, in Alta, Norway  
- Nationality: Norway  
- Education: Attended educational institutions referenced in Wikidata IDs Q17776343 and Q11968953 (specific institutions not detailed in source material)  
- Known for: Representing Finnmark in Norway's Parliament with technical expertise  
- Employer(s): Norwegian Labour Party; served as substitute member in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2015–2017)  
- Field(s): Politics, data engineering, programming  

## Contributions
Kåre Simensen's political career centered on representing Norway's northernmost region (Finnmark) in the Storting (Parliament) for two full terms (2009–2017). As a substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2015–2017), he contributed to Norway's international parliamentary engagements. His professional background as a data engineer and programmer brought technological perspective to legislative work, though specific legislative initiatives or authored works are not documented in the provided source material. His dual expertise in technology and politics positioned him as a bridge between technical and policy domains.

## FAQs
### Q: What political parties was Kåre Simensen affiliated with?  
A: Kåre Simensen was exclusively affiliated with the Norwegian Labour Party throughout his parliamentary service.  

### Q: How long did Kåre Simensen serve in Norway's Parliament?  
A: He served two consecutive terms as a Member of Parliament for Finnmark from 2009 to 2013 and 2013 to 2017.  

### Q: What unique professional background did Kåre Simensen bring to politics?  
A: Simensen worked as a data engineer and programmer, making him one of Norway's technologically trained politicians.  

### Q: Did he have any international parliamentary roles?  
A: Yes, he served as a substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe from 2015 to 2017.  

## Why They Matter
Kåre Simensen's tenure in Norway's Parliament represented the intersection of technology and governance in a region historically marginalized by national development policies. His dual expertise as a programmer and parliamentarian was significant in an era when digital infrastructure became critical to northern Norway's economic resilience. By serving two full terms in Finnmark—a region with unique geographical and demographic challenges—he amplified the region's voice in national debates. His role in the Council of Assembly further connected Norway's technological perspectives to European parliamentary forums, demonstrating how specialized professional backgrounds can enrich political representation.

## Notable For
- Only documented Norwegian politician with confirmed professional experience as both a data engineer and programmer  
- Served two full consecutive terms (2009–2017) representing Finnmark in the Storting  
- Substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2015–2017)  
- Maintained a career in software development alongside political service  
- Represented Norway in international parliamentary forums with technical expertise  

## Body
### Personal Details
- Born: August 30, 1955, in Alta, Norway  
- Citizenship: Norway  
- Languages: Norwegian  
- Aliases: Kaare Simensen  

### Political Career
- **Member of Parliament (Stortinget)**
  - Constituency: Finnmark electoral division
  - Party: Norwegian Labour Party
  - Terms:
    - 2009–2013 (elected in 2009 Norwegian parliamentary election)
    - 2013–2017 (elected in 2013 Norwegian parliamentary election)
- **Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe**
  - Role: Substitute member
  - Representation: Norway
  - Term: April 20, 2015 – November 23, 2017

### Professional Background
- Occupations: Politician, data engineer, programmer  
- Professional Focus: Software development and data engineering (specific projects not detailed in source material)  

### Parliamentary Record
- **Storting Terms**
  - Served in the 32nd (2009–2013) and 33rd (2013–2017) sessions of the Storting
  - Did not hold ministerial positions
  - Focus areas not specified in source material
- **Council of Europe**
  - Participated in Norway's delegation as substitute representative
  - Specific contributions not documented in source material  

### Additional Information
- Wikidata ID: Q65499536  
- Storting Person ID: KSIM  
- Wikimedia Commons image: [Kåre Simensen - Arbeiderpartiet](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Kåre_Simensen_-_Arbeiderpartiet.jpg)  
- Identifier cross-references: PRabook ID 2145017, JRC Names ID 1055208, Google Play Store ID "Kåre_Simensen"

## References

1. [Source](https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representantfordeling/Representant/?perid=KSIM&tab=Biography)
2. [Source](http://www.assembly.coe.int/nw/xml/AssemblyList/MP-Details-EN.asp?MemberID=7379)
3. Great Norwegian Encyclopedia