Event Brief
May 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Merkel warns Europe can’t rely on old security certainties
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Angela Merkel warned Europe can no longer take peace and security for granted after Russia’s Ukraine invasion.
WHO: Angela Merkel
WHAT: Merkel warned Europe can no longer rely on old security certainties.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: She warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and changes in US security policy have made old certainties fade.
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