Even so, it struggled. In 2019 Emmanuel Macron, France’s president (and, like Charlemagne, a fan of metaphors) told The Economist that Europe was teetering on the edge of a precipice ...

The prize is awarded annually by the German city of Aachen - where the Frankish king for whom it is named was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 - to honour "an outstanding personality of a united ...

The Charlemagne Prize honors personal contributions to European unity. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was named the winner of the prestigious Charlemagne Prize for her handling ...

The height of Charlemagne has been debated for centuries, but recent evidence provides clarity on how tall he was. Karl [Charlemagne] was sturdy and strong, with a tall stature that was not excessive.