European Council President Charles Michel Announces Premature Resignation

Brussels, The Gulf Observer: European Council President Charles Michel has formally communicated to Belgian media his intent to pursue candidacy for the European Parliament’s election as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) in June, according to media reports . As a result of this decision, he anticipates an early departure from his current role as the President of the European Council in July. This announcement marks a significant shift in leadership within the Council, prompting preparations for the transition to a new presidency as Michel turns his focus towards seeking representation in the European Parliament.

Reflecting on his four-year term as a European leader, Michel said, “It’s my responsibility to give an account of my work these past years and to propose a project for Europe’s future.”

While Michel’s current mandate concludes in November, the European Parliament elections are slated for June. He is expected to lead the list of the liberal Reformist Movement party, of which he is a former leader, in the European Parliament elections.

“That means I would continue my work as European Council president until being sworn in as an MEP on July 16,” he stated.

Michel has served as the president of the European Council, the group of government leaders of the 27 European Union (EU) member states, since late 2019. Prior to his EU responsibilities, he served as the Prime Minister of Belgium.