Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, received the Charlemagne Prize for promoting European values. During the ceremony in Aachen, she emphasized the importance of peace, EU enlargement, and democracy. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted Germany's commitment to supporting Ukraine. Some analysts criticized the award, suggesting better candidates exist and viewing it as a recognition of von der Leyen's political survival rather than her contributions to EU integration. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)