European Parliament Honors Merkel, Cavaco, Zelensky

The European Parliament recognized several prominent figures, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former Portuguese President Cavaco Silva, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, for their contributions. The honors were part of various ceremonies, with some Polish politicians boycotting Merkel's award.

19 May, 05:47 — 19 May, 16:07

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Why this matters

The European Parliament's decision to establish and award the European Order of Merit signifies a new initiative to recognize individuals for their contributions to the continent. Honoring figures like Merkel, Zelenskyy, and Silva highlights the Parliament's focus on leadership, integration, and democratic values in contemporary Europe.

Key entitiesEuropean Parliament Angela Merkel Volodymyr Zelenskyy Cavaco Silva Lech Wałęsa

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observador19 May, 17:28Latest update

European Parliament Honors Merkel, Cavaco, Zelensky

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Monzo boss pledges European expansion as profits jump

Zelenskyy approves plans for long-range strikes on Russia in June

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Head of Moldova’s public broadcaster resigns after protests over Eurovision vote

Limassol to host European Maritime Day 2026 for high-level blue economy talks

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Head of Republic of Moldova’s state television resigns following Eurovision jury score scandal

Coverage Timeline

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Head of Republic of Moldova’s state television resigns following Eurovision jury score scandal

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Vācijā uzsākts enerģētikas giganta «Uniper» pārdošanas process

Monzo boss pledges European expansion as profits jump

U2 receive new EU award for promotion of European values (but skip the ceremony)

EU-Parlament stimmt für Aufhebung der Immunität Vilimskys

EU-Parlament stimmt für Aufhebung von Vilimskys Immunität

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Limassol to host European Maritime Day 2026 for high-level blue economy talks

Evropský řád za zásluhy. Merkelová převzala ocenění za přínos k evropské integraci

Cristian Rizea, escortat de paza Parlamentului European, după ce a întrerupt discursul Maiei Sandu la decernarea Ordinului European de Merit. Europarlamentar: „S-a făcut de râs”

Medaljfest för Merkel och Walesa

Αίρεται η ασυλία της Ζωής Κωνσταντοπούλου

Pitali smo građane što misle o izjavi Merza da mladi ne bi trebali u SAD. "Zašto ne?"

Wałęsa i Buzek odznaczeni w Parlamencie Europejskim

[P] Nobelul revine la Timișoara: UVT aduce în fața publicului una dintre cele mai importante voci ale Europei contemporane

Lyon : la Région contrainte de régler une subvention à l’université accusée d’«islamo-gauchisme» par Laurent Wauquiez

Angela Merkel gura novi plan, sve je jasnije i koga Europa treba poslati oči u oči s Putinom!

„Lezárjuk az európai naivitás egy fejezetét” – szigorít az EU a külföldi befektetéseknél

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Н1: Се очекува украинска делегација да ја посети Србија, можно е да ја предводи Зеленски

Erstmalige Verleihung: Ex-Kanzlerin Merkel erhält „Europäischen Verdienstorden“

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EBRD imenovao novog direktora za Jugoistočnu Evropu - upravljaće iz Beograda

Μέρκελ, Αντετοκούνμπο και Ζελένσκι τιμήθηκαν από το Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο

Zelenskyy approves plans for long-range strikes on Russia in June

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