European of the week Podcast Podcast

Charles Michel, in search of the European compromise

Since December 1, the European Council has had a new president: Charles Michel. The Belgian succeeds the Pole Donald Tusk. Last week, Charles Michel chaired his first European Council. A baptism of fire for this liberal leader experienced in the exercise of conciliation. Hot topics are already on the agenda: Brexit, European Union budget, carbon neutrality. On all these questions, Charles Michel will be responsible for finding common ground between the Member States.

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