The arctic, space, submarines: Merz seeks closer ties with Norway

Chancellor Merz is to visit northern Norway with Defense Secretary Pistorius. The trip serves to coordinate security policy issues in the Arctic, space projects, and German-Norwegian submarine cooperation.

12. March 2026
Merz and Pistorius with Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway (2nd from left), and Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik (picture alliance / CHROMORANGE | MICHAEL BIHLMAYER)

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Last updated: 12. March 2026