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Video. Merkel warns Europe can no longer rely on old security certainties

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What to know about Video. Merkel warns Europe can no longer rely on old security certainties

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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Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center75%
Right25%

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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.

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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 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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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 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
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 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
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 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…
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Claim 2: “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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web search NEUTRAL — 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
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web search NEUTRAL — 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…
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web search NEUTRAL — 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…
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Claim 3: “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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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 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
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 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
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 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…
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