The 68-year-old lawmaker was complimented for her work by the award jury’s president, Denis Mukwege, a year prior to receiving the honour.
Her selfless choice in 2015 to accept more than 1,2 million refugees, particularly those from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Eritrea, moved every jury member.
She leaves behind a legacy like this. The former German Chancellor conveyed her appreciation for the honour.
In her acceptance address, Merkel emphasised how crucial it is now more than ever to work tirelessly and resolutely for peace.
She continued by quoting Houphout-Boigny, the Ivory Coast’s first president following its independence in 1960.
Merkel continued, “Dialogue is the weapon of the strong and not the weak.”.
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