Charles Michel, former President of the European Council, cautioned against removing unanimity in EU decision-making, emphasizing the importance of collective agreement among member states. He expressed frustration over procrastination in urgent decisions and highlighted divisions within the EU, particularly due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's vetoes. Michel warned that abandoning unanimity could weaken the EU's international influence and stressed that the veto should only be used for vital national interests. He noted Ukraine's stalled EU accession talks due to these vetoes.