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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a speech after receiving the European Order of Merit

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

Updated: 19/05/2026 - 19:38 GMT+2

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit on Tuesday. Merkel warned that Europe could no longer take peace and security for granted following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She also said changes in US security policy showed old certainties were fading.

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