Merkel Calls for More Unity within EU

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for more unity among members of the European Union (EU) in her speech to the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday, Reuters reported.

The speech came as Germany began a six-month presidency of the European bloc that began on 1 July.

Speaking about the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, Merkel said: “Europe will emerge from the crisis stronger than ever if we strengthen cohesion and solidarity.”