Video. Merkel warns Europe can no longer rely on old security certainties
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“Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit on Tuesday.”
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While multiple cross-references from EuroNews report that Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit on Tuesday, the Wikipedia entry for the 'European Order of Merit' explicitly states that the order was founded in May 2025 and the first appointments were in March 2026. This creates a direct chronological contradiction between the news reports and the authoritative reference source regarding the existence and timing of the award.
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— Angela Dorothea Merkel (née Kasner; born 17 July 1954) is a German stateswoman and retired politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She is the only woman to have held the offi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Merkel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Merkel
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— The European Order of Merit is an order of merit awarded by the European Parliament. The order was founded on the 75th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in May 2025, the first appointment were in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Order_of_Merit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Order_of_Merit
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— Angela Merkel has received awards and honours from national governments, universities, and other non-governmental organisations. Merkel was the chancellor of Germany from 2005 until 2021, a length of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_honours_rec…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_honours_rec…
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“Merkel warned that Europe could no longer take peace and security for granted following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”
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The specific quote regarding peace and security no longer being taken for granted following Russia's invasion of Ukraine is only found in the EuroNews cross-reference. Other web search results discuss Merkel's views on EU strength and US reliance, but do not corroborate this specific statement.
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— Angela Dorothea Merkel (née Kasner; born 17 July 1954) is a German stateswoman and retired politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She is the only woman to have held the offi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Merkel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Merkel
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— The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine. It then supported Russian separatist armed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war
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— There have been several rounds of peace talks to end the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war since it began with Russia's invasion in February 2022. Russia's president Vladimir Putin seeks recognition of all …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_negotiations_in_the_Russ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_negotiations_in_the_Russ…
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“She also said changes in US security policy showed old certainties were fading.”
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The claim is reported by EuroNews, but the web search results are completely irrelevant (referring to a mobile game and a TV series), providing no corroboration or contradiction from independent sources.
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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…
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