Charles Michel
United KingdompoliticianMaleb. 19756.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Charles Michel is a Belgian politician who has served as the President of the European Council since December 2019. He is a member of the Francophone liberal party, Mouvement Réformateur, and previously held the position of Prime Minister of Belgium from 2014 to 2019. Michel has been an advocate for European integration and has played a significant role in addressing various challenges faced by the European Union, including Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. In the context of Ukraine's EU membership aspirations, he has emphasized the importance of a merit-based approach to enlargement.
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Charles Michel, the former Belgian prime minister, still feels sadness at the British decision but concluded that Brexit made decisions easier.
Ten years on, has the Brexit vote helped or hindered the EU? | BrexitUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-20
European Council President, Charles Michel, issued a joint statement regarding the situation in Iran.
综合消息｜美以打击招致伊朗报复 紧张局势引发国际关切--国际--人民网
China· 2026-02-28
Charles Michel is the former President of the European Council and former Prime Minister of Belgium.
«زايد للأخوة الإنسانية» تستقطب مشاركة 40 شخصية عالمية
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-24
Charles Michel is the President of the European Council who participated in the announcement of the trade agreement.
持续近20年的谈判终于完成 印欧自贸协定背后的多重考量 _光明网China· 2026-02-04
Charles Michel expresses disappointment in Mark Rutte's actions and emphasizes the need for NATO unity.
„არ მოველოდი, რომ მარკ რუტე ამერიკის აგენტი გახდებოდა“
Georgia· 2026-01-31
Charles Michel declared that the transatlantic relationship as known for decades is dead.
The week that transformed Europe’s relationship with the US
United States· 2026-01-24
For former European Council president Charles Michel, the last two weeks indicate that the transatlantic relationship 'as we’ve known it for decades is dead.'
Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials sayUnited States· 2026-01-22
Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, announced that the EU will hold a special summit to address the tariffs imposed by the US regarding Greenland.
欧盟将召开特别峰会应对美国因格陵兰岛问题加征关税 _光明网China· 2026-01-19Charles Michel, as President of the European Council, expressed concerns about the tariffs damaging transatlantic relations.
特朗普向阻購格陵蘭8國加稅 被轟勒索 當事國聯合聲明 批美危害大西洋兩岸關係 - 20260119 - 國際 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2026-01-19
Charles Michel emphasized the importance of the 'Document of Human Fraternity' during his meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
البابا ليو الرابع عشر: جائزة زايد للأخوة الإنسانية تُجسّد إرث مؤسس الإماراتUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-12-12
Charles Michel suggested that Ukraine could become an EU member by 2030.
Может ли вступление Украины в ЕС ускорить мирное урегулирование — РБК
Russia· 2025-12-11
Charles Michel is the former President of the European Council and former Prime Minister of Belgium.
شيخ الأزهر يستقبل أعضاء لجنة تحكيم جائزة زايد للأخوّة الإنسانيةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-12-11
European Council President Charles Michel stated that Orban does not have a mandate to act on behalf of the EU.
Ungarn setzt auf russische Energie und hofft auf Friedensgipfel
Switzerland· 2025-11-29
Charles Michel is mentioned for his comments on the European Union's approach to China.
„ჩინეთი ის პარტნიორია, ვისზეც რუსეთი ვერაფერ კრიტიკულს ვერ იტყვის“Georgia· 2025-11-07
Charles Michel was the then President of the European Council who suggested that Ukraine could become an EU member by 2030.
Еврокомиссар рассказала об идее испытательного срока для новых членов ЕС — РБКRussia· 2025-11-04Charles Michel was the first to mention the initiative for the forum during his presidency of the European Council.
Αρθρο του Ε. Βενιζέλου στην «Κ»: Τα συμφραζόμενα της πρωτοβουλίας για το φόρουμ
Greece· 2025-10-26
Charles Michel is the former president of the European Council who initially proposed the idea of a regional conference.
Αρθρο Κωνσταντίνου Φίλη στην «Κ»: Λύσεις εκτός πλαισίου ή κοινοί παρονομαστές;Greece· 2025-10-17
Charles Michel criticized Orbán's negotiations with Putin on behalf of the EU.
Index - Külföld - Történelmi békecsúcs a láthatáron, Budapesten a világ szeme
Hungary· 2025-10-17
Charles Michel was the President of the European Council who proposed a multilateral conference to reduce tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Στο τραπέζι για τις θαλάσσιες ζώνες – Η πρόσκληση της Αθήνας και ο ρόλος των ΗΠΑGreece· 2025-10-17
António Costa mentions the effective management of crises during the previous term with Charles Michel.
António Costa: “Es insoportable lo de Netanyahu, Alemania no ha podido quedarse impasible” | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-01
Charles Michel indicated that further sanctions would be imposed.
Index - Külföld - Megnevezték a bucsai mészárlás felelőseit, arcot kaptak a katonai vezetőkHungary· 2025-09-30
Charles Michel is a former prime minister of Belgium.
প্রধান উপদেষ্টা অধ্যাপক ইউনূসের প্রতি বিশ্বনেতাদের পূর্ণ সমর্থন
Bangladesh· 2025-09-27
Charles Michel proposes the creation of an EU Security Council modeled after the UN.
Шарл Мишел предлага создавање Совет за безбедност на ЕУ по моделот на ОН
North Macedonia· 2025-09-25Charles Michel attended the meeting as the President of the European Council.
Diferentemente de 2024, Brasil e aliados deixam EUA de fora de evento sobre democracia em Nova York
Liechtenstein· 2025-09-21
Charles Michel is referenced for his quote about political courage and re-election concerns.
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Andorra· 2025-09-17
Charles Michel participated in negotiations with Viktor Orbán regarding the EU's aid package to Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - Europska unija prelomila: Zbog Viktora Orbána na pragu su donošenja povijesne odluke
Croatia· 2025-08-29
Charles Michel participated in negotiations with Viktor Orbán regarding the EU's aid package to Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - Europska unija prelomila: Zbog Viktora Orbána na pragu su donošenja povijesne odlukeCroatia· 2025-08-28Charles Michel was the then European Council president who praised Italy’s 2023 landmark agreement.
European plans to send asylum seekers to offshore centers in disarray after top court rulingUnited States· 2025-08-03Charles Michel attended the China-EU summit as the President of the European Council.
联播+｜中欧“大个子” 携手下一个50年 _光明网China· 2025-07-27Charles Michel attended the China-EU leaders' meeting in Beijing.
联播+｜中欧“大个子” 携手下一个50年--时政--人民网China· 2025-07-27