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Former President of the European Council, Charles Michel

Video. Magyar victory will bring more 'European unity', Michel says

Updated: 13/04/2026 - 9:37 GMT+2

Former European Council President Charles Michel told Euronews' Europe Today morning show this is a "historic moment" for Hungary and says Orbán's relationship with Ukraine and the US was "disturbing".

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