Politics & Governance
Norwegian PM cancels Germany trip as king's health worsens
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store cancelled a Thursday trip to Germany because of King Harald's deteriorating health, his office said.
Store had been due to meet his German counterpart. His office said he was cancelling participation in a strategic meeting of parliamentary leaders from the governing parties in Germany, as well as a working dinner with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, because of the king's serious health condition.
Update
The prime minister was identified as Jonas Gahr Store.
The cancelled programme included a strategic meeting of parliamentary leaders from governing parties in Germany.
The cancelled programme also included a working dinner with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Source note: AFP news report published on 27 August 2026 at 09:54:17 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The supplied information does not give further medical details about King Harald's condition.
It is not stated whether the cancelled meetings will be rescheduled.
Source
AFP news report published on .