Video. Merkel warns Europe can no longer rely on old security certainties
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Merkel warns Europe can no longer rely on old security certainties Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit on Tuesday.
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What happened
Merkel warns Europe can no longer rely on old security certainties Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit on Tuesday.
Why it matters
Merkel warned that Europe could no longer take peace and security for granted following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Common ground
She also said changes in US security policy showed old certainties were fading.
Perspective signals
No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.
Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Video. Merkel warns Europe can no longer rely on old security certainties?
- What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Merkel warned that Europe could no longer take peace and security for granted following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
- What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?
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Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/19/merkel-warns-europe-can-no-longer-rely…
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 3 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.
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Claim 1: “Merkel warned that Europe could no longer take peace and security for granted following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”
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The provided web search results are completely irrelevant to the claim, discussing a virtual pet game ('My Talking Angela 2') and a TV series, rather than the former German Chancellor. No relevant evidence was found to confirm or deny the statement.
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— My Talking Angela 2 is the ultimate virtual pet game that brings fun, fashion, and creativity to your everyday life. Step into the big city with the stylish Angela and embark on a journey filled with …
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-talking-angela-2/id15365845…
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-talking-angela-2/id15365845…
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— Express Your Creativity: Angela inspires you to be creative, bold, and expressive. Design her outfits, experiment with makeup, and decorate her home to reflect your unique style.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.outfit7.my…
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.outfit7.my…
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— Series that tackle gender-based violence need a careful balance: to entertain without trivializing. Angela manages to walk that line most of the time. It begins with a strong premise, an unsettling at…
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28235948
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28235948
Claim 2: “She also said changes in US security policy showed old certainties were fading.”
SINGLE SOURCE
The provided web search results are completely irrelevant to the claim, discussing a virtual pet game ('My Talking Angela 2') and a TV series, rather than the former German Chancellor. No relevant evidence was found to confirm or deny the statement.
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— Series that tackle gender-based violence need a careful balance: to entertain without trivializing. Angela manages to walk that line most of the time. It begins with a strong premise, an unsettling at…
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28235948
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28235948
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— My Talking Angela 2 is the ultimate virtual pet game that brings fun, fashion, and creativity to your everyday life. Step into the big city with the stylish Angela and embark on a journey filled with …
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-talking-angela-2/id15365845…
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-talking-angela-2/id15365845…
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— Express Your Creativity: Angela inspires you to be creative, bold, and expressive. Design her outfits, experiment with makeup, and decorate her home to reflect your unique style.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.outfit7.my…
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.outfit7.my…
Claim 3: “Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit on Tuesday.”
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Two independent news organizations (EuroNews and Deutsche Welle) confirm that Angela Merkel was awarded the Order of Merit.
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— Angela Merkel will be among 20 prominent European figures bestowed with an Order of Merit later this morning
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/newsletter-eur…
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/newsletter-eur…
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— Merkel, Zelenskyy and Walesa are to receive the highest of three levels of the honor.
https://www.dw.com/en/top-european-parliament-honor-to-be-aw…
https://www.dw.com/en/top-european-parliament-honor-to-be-aw…
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