Europe's Highest Honor for Those Who Help Build European Integration The European Union has introduced the European Order of Merit, its highest honor, which will be awarded for the first time on Tuesday in Strasbourg.
The recipients are individuals who have made significant contributions to European integration and the promotion of core values.
Laureates include notable figures such as Angela Merkel, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Lech Walesa. Their recognition is not surprising, but the context in which this honor has been introduced is noteworthy.