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In this context I think the most relevant information is that Bondevik founded the Oslo Center.

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by A swedish kind of death on Wed Apr 8th, 2009 at 05:30:50 AM EST
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Yes, thank google. I looked him up actually while writing this. Wikipedia said something to the effect that he was the only head of government to take a sick leave due to mental health reasons. Well. If that isn't a slap in the face to parliamentarians, unsupportive staff, etc., I don't know what is. Perhaps the slap was merited though.

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by papicek (papi_cek_at_hotmail_dot_com) on Wed Apr 8th, 2009 at 10:20:15 AM EST
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I am not norwegian, but the way it was reported in swedish media was more as a breakthrough for the status of mental illness. And as brave by Bondevik to admit his condition instead of hiding it as a physical illness.

It was not long ago when having a mental illness would destroy any political career, while Bondevik could take a sickleave for depression and return to his post.

In swedish media any background for the illness was not mentioned, perhaps our norwegian ETers probably has some more details.

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by A swedish kind of death on Thu Apr 9th, 2009 at 04:16:59 AM EST
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