Event Brief
Merkel receives European Parliament Order of Merit
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: Angela Merkel was named a Distinguished Member of the European Order of Merit by the European Parliament.
WHO: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola
WHAT: Announced the first European Order of Merit laureates, including Angela Merkel as a Distinguished Member, and called for more control of social media.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
WHERE: European Parliament
WHY: The European Parliament conferred its inaugural European Order of Merit to recognize contributions to European integration and values.
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