EU Council President Michel runs for the • Table.Briefings

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel.

In the European elections, Charles Michel intends to stand as the first candidate for the liberal Belgian party Mouvement Réformateur. If he enters the European Parliament, he will resign his position as President of the Council early. There is criticism of his decision, including within the Renew Group.

EU Council President Charles Michel wants to run in the upcoming European elections and enter the European Parliament. „I have decided to run in the European elections in June 2024,“ the leading politician told various Belgian media on Saturday. This means that, if elected, he will relinquish his position as President of the Council. After the elections – at the end of June, beginning of July – the EU heads of state and government could then discuss a successor for the post of Council President, according to the Belgian.

EU Council President Michel runs for the European Parliament

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