# Michel: ‘The EU’s destiny is not to be anyone’s vassal’

https://mins.news/en/video/85996

- euronews, 2026-10-05 06:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdU-5ueDatM

> Former European Council president Charles Michel says the EU should promote its values and defend its interests rather than become anyone’s vassal. He tells EuropeToday that European leaders must make strong decisions on Ukraine and Iran.

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