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Former European Council President Charles Michel speaks to Euronews' Europe Today, 30 January 2026

Video. NATO chief should stop being 'American agent,' Charles Michel says

Updated: 30/01/2026 - 12:07 GMT+1

Former European Council President Charles Michel tells Euronews that Rutte's "flattering approach" towards the US President will lead to "total failure."

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