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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, center, delivers a speech after receiving the European Order of Merit, Tuesday May 19, 2026.

Video. Fact-check: 'Claqueurs' not paid to back Merkel at European Parliament

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Some MEPs and online users claimed that guests who attended and applauded former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a ceremony at the European Parliament were staged attendees. They weren’t.

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