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Charles Michel

Belgian politician and President of the European Council

Charles Michel, born in 1975, served as Belgium's Prime Minister before becoming the President of the European Council in 2019. He also led the Reformist Movement party and held various ministerial positions.

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Timeline

1975-12-21
Birth of Charles Michel
Charles Michel was born in Namur, Wallonia, on 21 December 1975.
1999
Election to the Federal Chamber of Representatives
In 1999, at the age of 23, Charles Michel was elected to the federal Chamber of Representatives, representing Walloon Brabant.
2000
Becoming Minister of Home Affairs in the Walloon Government
In 2000, at the age of 25, Charles Michel became the Minister of Home Affairs in the Walloon Government, making him the youngest regional minister in Belgian history.
2007-12
Becoming Minister of Development Cooperation
In December 2007, Charles Michel became the Minister of Development Cooperation in the Verhofstadt III Government, marking the beginning of his ministerial career.
2011-01
Election as President of MR
In January 2011, Charles Michel was elected President of MR after demanding the resignation of the MR leader Didier Reynders due to poor election results.
2014-10-07
Becoming Prime Minister of Belgium
On 7 October 2014, an overall agreement was reached between four parties to form a new government, with Charles Michel proposed as Prime Minister, making him the youngest Belgian Prime Minister in 173 years.
2014-10-11
Sworn in as Prime Minister of Belgium
Charles Michel was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Belgium on 11 October 2014, becoming the youngest Belgian prime minister since Jean-Baptiste Nothomb in 1841.
2018-12-18
Resignation Over Global Compact for Migration
In December 2018, a political crisis emerged over whether to sign the Global Compact for Migration, leading to Michel's government's resignation.
2019-07-02
Election as President of the European Council
On 2 July 2019, Michel was elected President of the European Council, one of the most prominent leadership positions of the European Union.
2020-07-20
Historical Deal on Recovery Package
On 20 July 2020, Michel announced a historical deal on the recovery package Next Generation EU and the EU 2021–2027 budget to support member states hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-09-27
Expressed Concern Over Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
On 27 September 2020, Michel expressed deep concern over the escalation of hostilities in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh and called for a peaceful resolution between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
2021-09
AUKUS Defense Pact Fallout
In September 2021, Michel denounced a 'lack of transparency and loyalty' by the United States after the fallout from the AUKUS defense pact, which led to tensions between France, the U.S., and Australia.
2021-10
Marriage Confirmation
In October 2021, it was confirmed that Charles Michel and his wife discreetly married over the summer of 2021 with a small celebration.
2022-02
Sanctions Against Russia
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Michel supported sanctions against Russia, including asset freezes on the Russian Central Bank.
2022-09
Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince
In September 2022, Michel met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss strengthening cooperation between the EU and Saudi Arabia.
2023-02
Meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
In February 2023, Charles Michel met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa to mend the strained relations between the EU and Ethiopia due to the Tigray War.
2023-09
Condemnation of Azerbaijan's Offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh
In September 2023, Charles Michel condemned Azerbaijan's offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh and called for an immediate halt to military activities, urging a return to dialogue.
2024-01
Announcement to Step Down as President of the European Council
In January 2024, Charles Michel announced his decision to step down as president of the European Council to run in the 2024 European Parliament election, but later reversed his decision within the same month.
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Charles Michel

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