'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progress

Speaking ahead of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's speech before parliament, ex-Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that she has failed to rise to the occasion of the EU's challenges.

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'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progress

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