STRASBOURG — The European Parliament on Tuesday honored a host of political heavyweights from across the continent — and Irish rock band U2. The European Order of Merit, handed out for the first time this year to recognize people who have contributed to EU values, has three ascending ranks: Member of the Order, Honourable Member of the Order, and Distinguished Member of the Order. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former Polish President Lech