Europe to have better future through cooperation, Merkel says during Athens visit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) meets with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Athens, Greece, on Jan. 10, 2019. The European spirit has been strengthened through the management of common challenges and Europe will have a better future through cooperation and not nationalism, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday at the start of a two-day visit to Athens. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)