Published 16:35 IST, December 31st 2020

German Chancellor Merkel hands over EU Presidency to Portugal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday handed Portugal's Prime Minister Antonio Costa the European Union's rotating presidency.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday handed Portugal's Prime Minister Antonio Costa European Union's rotating presidency.

In a video mess, Merkel wished nation "every success" and said that Germany would "support Portugal to best of its ability."

presidency rotates among EU member nations every six months.

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16:35 IST, December 31st 2020