Fabian Stang


Richard Fabian Stang is a Norwegian lawyer and a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. He was Mayor of the city of Oslo from 2007 until 2015.

Early life and education

Stang was born in Oslo. He is the son of Norwegian actress Wenche Foss and entrepreneur Thomas Stang.

Career

Stang was first elected Mayor of Oslo in 2007, and reelected in 2011.
In 2012 Stang spoke out in favour of increased immigration.
In 2014 Stang was in the news when he pronounced a ban on government employees watching the Olympics while at work. Stang is a supporter of subsidies and perks for electric cars in the city.
In 2015 Stang lost the mayoral election to Socialist Marianne Borgen.