Source: European Parliament
During its May 2026 plenary session, the European Parliament will confer the first-ever awards of the European Order of Merit, which it established in 2025 to honour those who have made a significant contribution to European integration or to the promotion and defence of European values. The 20 laureates selected to receive the first year’s awards were announced by President Roberta Metsola on 10 March 2026.
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