Charles Michel

The first EU-GCC Summit will take place in Brussels on 16 October 2024 under the theme: “Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity”.

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, migration, and foreign affairs. Read the invitation…

"Decades have passed, the world has changed. Adjustments, however, have not taken place. And yet the Security Council needs to…

"The worth of a nation — the worth of a community — is not measured by its capacity for violence,…

"This summit is a unique moment to boost our ambition. And the European Union is fully on board. We want…

EU Commission President von der Leyen and European Council President Michel participated via video in the 4th Crimea Platform Summit.

The President of the European Council Charles Michel visita the Gulf region on 27-29 August. Michel holds consultations regarding the…

Opening remarks by President Michel Opening remarks by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council,...

Following the decision of the European Council of December 2023 to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, the two…

European Council President Charles Michel’s Chief Diplomatic Adviser, Simon Mordue has been selected as Deputy Secretary General of the European…

"'Europe' was much more than a geography, 'Europe' is an idea, is a dream, a journey, a beacon of hope"…

"The single market is a fundamental asset, a fundamental tool.  Thanks to the single market, we have made a lot…

"Your engagement and valuable contributions will be paramount in providing a strategic steer for the future of the Union, which…

The report highlights the agreement reached by all EU finance ministers within the Eurogroup in inclusive format on the future…

Into the third year of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, we face a pivotal moment. Urgency, intensity and unwavering…

We belong to a generation that has always seen the European Union as a project for peace and prosperity. Peace…

We will also continue to support the brave Ukrainian armed forces, to fight off the brutal invaders. So far, the…

Op-ed article by the Presidents’ of the EU institutions, Paschal Donohoe (President of the Eurogroup), Christine Lagarde (President of the…

“Europe will not be made all at once, but it will be made.... Those famous words by Robert Schuman express…

I am pleased to invite you to a dinner on the Strategic Agenda to continue our discussions on the priorities…

What a story we have just seen on the screen, what a story. And what a powerful message it is…

President Biden looks forward to welcoming President Charles Michel of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of…

The EU invited participants to exchange views on the current situation on the ground and various efforts aimed at addressing…

The Security Council Chamber is decorated with a mural. In it, the Norwegian artist, Per Krohg, depicts a phoenix. The…

The Kremlin dreams of restoring the old Russian empire. After Ukraine, who will be next? Who will be next to…

"Ukraine is a crime scene. The perpetrator is sitting in this very room. You know who you are. The Kremlin…

It is the start of India's G20 Presidency. Prime Minister Modi has asked a question: can the G20 go further?…

"Solidarity — this is what reinforces the fabric of a community. Solidarity — this is what gives us the power…

The EU will continue to call for full accountability for Russia's crimes, including for the crime of aggression, and will…

The EU will continue to call for full accountability for these crimes, including for the crime of aggression, and will…

The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, and the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, have met…

The Georgian Parliament’s decision to not pass the deoligarchisation law in the 3rd reading is a positive step. A focus…

Brussels, 24 May 2023 Thank you for your invitation to celebrate 25 years of the...

At their summit, leaders of the European Union and the Republic of Korea reaffirm their partnership grounded in common interests…

“It’s good to be back in Hiroshima. First of all I would like to thank...

Brussels, 15 May 2023 We have an intense sequence of events ahead of us, starting...

Brussels, 28 March 2023 Thank you, Madame President, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a great pleasure...

Brussels, 27 March 2023 Thank you President Iohannis, dear Klaus, for your warm welcome. It’s...

Brussels, 21 March 2023 Dear colleagues, I would like to invite you to our upcoming...

17 February 2023 Thank you and good morning. It is a great pleasure to have...

Brussels, 3 February 2023 Mr President, dear Volodymyr, Thank you very much for hosting us...

Brussels, 18 January 2023 For nearly one year, Russia has pursued a strategy of destruction,...

Brussels, 18 January 2023 In a debate with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen, MEPs...

Brussels, 16 January 2023 Thank you, Prime Minister Kristersson, for your warm welcome. It’s a...

Brussels, 10 January 2023 Dear Jens, dear Charles, I will never forget the 24 February...

Brussels, 24 November 2022 The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, will be travelling...

Brussels, 27 October 2022 On 27 October 2022, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart...

Brussels, 18 October 2022 Ladies and Gentlemen, Director-General of the WHO, my dear friend Dr...

Brussels, 7 October 2022 The President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia met...

Brussels, 31 August 2022 As agreed during our last meeting in May, I hosted President...