Some EU leaders “were hiding behind” Viktor Orbán, says former European Council Chief

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Video. Former European Council President Charles Michel has told Euronews that some EU leaders “were hiding behind” Viktor Orbán, urging them to “fight against the abuse of veto rights”.

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