Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win – Europe live

JK Jakub KrupaThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-09-09 · 13:38 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Friedrich Merz, a German political figure, has canceled a scheduled phone call with Donald Trump. Merz's spokesperson stated the cancellation was not due to scheduling conflicts but declined to provide a specific reason. This development occurs as the German chancellor has accused the far-right AfD party of advocating for "ethnic cleansing." Separately, a funeral procession for King Harald is commencing in Oslo, Norway, with a slow, solemn route to Oslo Cathedral accompanied by 1,900 soldiers. The procession will include the royal family, with Queen Sonja traveling in a royal car.

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Funeral procession for King Harald is about to begin in Oslo.

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German chancellor accuses far-right AfD party of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’.

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Spokesperson for Merz declines to give a reason for cancellation.

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Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win.

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Spokesperson for Merz declines to give a reason for cancellation, but notes that it was not due to scheduling German chancellor accuses far-right AfD party of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’ Back to Oslo, the funeral procession for King Harald is about the begin, and the 1.2km route to the Oslo Cathedral is lined up with 1,900 soldiers from all branches of the Norwegian defence forces. The procession is expected to walk very slowly – at around 60 steps per minute – and will include the royal family, including King Haakon , followed by a royal car with the widow, Queen Sonja. Continue reading...

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