Norway’s Premier Seeks to Salvage Cabinet Torn Over EU Rules
- Jonas Gahr Store held news conference to placate partner
- Parties are in a row over adopting EU renewable energy rules
Jonas Gahr Store
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Norway’s prime minister is trying to resolve a feud with his key coalition partner to avert a political crisis with seven months to go until the next parliamentary elections.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store held a news conference on Friday extolling the good working relationship with his Labor Party’s junior partner, Center, to prevent it from leaving the two-party cabinet. The political groups are at odds over adopting the European Union’s energy market rules.