Von der Leyen to receive Charlemagne Prize

Germany updates: Von der Leyen to receive Charlemagne Prize

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be awarded the prize for European unification during a ceremony in the German city of Aachen. DW brings you the latest headlines from Germany.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presents the COVID-19 digital travel certificate in Brussels on June 16, 2021 — Von der Leyen has helmed the commission amid various crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (FILE: June 16, 2021)Image: Johanna Geron/Pool/AP/picture alliance

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a German national, will receive the Charlemagne Prize in the western German city of Aachen. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected at the awards ceremony.

The Charlemagne Prize recognizes individuals who have worked to advance European unity.

The ceremony comes as Germany marks a public holiday on Thursday, Ascension Day.

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