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

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attend a joint press conference 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)