Eigil Knutsen

Eigil Knutsen (born 21 October 1988) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He served as a member of the Storting for Hordaland from 2017 to 2025 and was previously a deputy member from 2013 to 2017.

Early life Knutsen was born on 21 October 1988 in Haugesund, Rogaland.

Knutsen was elected as a representative to the Storting for Hordaland in the 2017 election. He was re-elected in 2021. He also became the chair of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs.

On 20 March 2024, Knutsen announced that he would be resigning as spokesperson and committee chair, while additionally announcing that he wouldn't seek re-election at the 2025 election. He was succeeded by Tuva Moflag on 2 April.

Three months after leaving parliament, the government appointed him as the leader of their new Tax Commission.

Personal life Knutsen was on Utøya during the 2011 Utøya shootings, but succeeded in hiding from the shooter.