Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the inaugural European Order of Merit. During the event, she reportedly reiterated her call for a crackdown on free speech.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu received the European Order of Merit during a ceremony at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Her acceptance speech was briefly disrupted by former convicted MP Cristian Rizea, who was subsequently removed from the hall.

Angela Merkel received the European Order of Merit in the European Parliament on the same day Ursula von der Leyen criticized Europe's move away from nuclear energy, with critics arguing Merkel made key mistakes in this area.

The European Union will award the European Order of Merit, its new highest honor, for the first time this year, reported Hirado.hu. The award recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to European integration and the protection of the EU’s fundamental values: respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, and the rule of law. […] The post European Order of Merit for Politicians Who Turned Their Countries into Open-air Prisons appeared first on Hungary Today.

Τα ονόματα των πρώτων προσωπικοτήτων που τιμώνται με το νέο Ευρωπαϊκό Τάγμα Αξίας (European Order of Merit) ανακοίνωσε την Τρίτη στο Στρασβούργο η πρόεδρος του Ευρωπαϊκού Κοινοβουλίου, Ρομπέρτα…

Former president Mary Robinson and U2 are among the 20 first recipients of the European Order of Merit.

CSV politician Viviane Reding has been honored with the European Order of Merit in recognition of her dedication to European integration.

Lech Wałęsa, the former Polish president, legendary trade union leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and democracy advocate, is one of twenty individuals to receive the newly established European Order of Merit from the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and human rights activist Oleksandra Matviichuk have become the first laureates of the European Order of Merit, established by the European Parliament.

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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the first recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former Polish President Lech Wałęsa, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, among 20 honorees.

Former Portuguese President and Prime Minister Cavaco Silva has been distinguished with the European Order of Merit. He was among 20 laureates announced by Roberta Metsola on Tuesday, including Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Latvian doctor and professor Sandra Lejniece was awarded the new European Order of Merit at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, becoming one of the first 20 recipients from various European countries.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is scheduled to travel to Strasbourg next week to be awarded the European Order of Merit. Past recipients include Angela Merkel, Lech Wałęsa, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and former Polish President Lech Wałęsa are among the first recipients of the European Parliament's new European Order of Merit, an award intended to honor those who have significantly contributed to building Europe.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has been awarded the European Order of Merit, a new award established by the European Parliament, in recognition of her contributions to European integration and the promotion of European values.

The European Parliament has announced the first recipients of the European Order of Merit, an award for significant contributions to European integration, democracy, and fundamental values, with Angela Merkel, U2, and a papal cardinal among the honorees.

Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has been appointed as a member of the European Order of Merit.