Merkel: We must guard Helmut Kohl's legacy

Mr Kohl, who died last month, was a major driving force behind closer European integration.

Speaking next to his coffin, which was draped in the EU flag, Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was up to this generation to preserve his legacy.

After the event at the European Parliament, he will be buried in the German town of Speyer later.

It is the first time that the European Parliament in Strasbourg has paid tribute to a leader in such a way.

Source: bbc.com

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