Why is Merkel being awarded the Theodor Herzl Award?

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Originally Posted by Skybird

You picked just the one rosin of your taste from it, and ignored all the others.

No cherry picking involved, you asked why she received the award, I just pointed out where the Chancellor of the World Jewish Congress stated why. Unless you are a member of the WJC your approval or disapproval is moot. It's their award, they can give it to whomever they wish.