EU leaders gather in Cyprus as Michel takes swipe at von der Leyen
EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, without Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, who has previously disrupted such gatherings. Former European Council president Charles Michel has criticized Commission president Ursula von der Leyen as "authoritarian" in a new interview, reigniting tensions following the "sofagate" scandal. The satirical piece also jokes about potential confrontations between EU officials and references a humorous anecdote about a footballer in the resort town.