Europe News EU foreign policy chief: world cannot wait on US for climate action EU negotiators prepare for tough talks on finance for developing countries at the COP29 climate talks that open in Baku, Azerbaijan, next week, 08/11/2024
Europe News Should EU issue joint debt? 'Everything is on the table,' says Michel The question of whether to issue fresh joint debt to boost the EU's competitiveness continues to divide political leaders. 08/11/2024
Europe News EU leaders endorse migration outsourcing but offer few details At the end of a high-stakes summit in Brussels, EU leaders signalled a potentially transformative shift in how the bloc approaches migration policy. 17/10/2024
USA European Council president Charles Michel calls for Security Council reform The EU council chief says 'a permanent seat on the Security Council is not a privilege. It is a responsibility.' 26/09/2024
Europe News UK 'back on the European stage' with EU relations reset: Minister Britain's new Labour-led government has vowed to improve ties with the EU, and a possible summit between the two sides is being floated. 18/07/2024
Europe News Ukraine's Zelenskyy signs security pact with EU during Brussels visit The Ukrainian leader's visit to Brussels during a summit of EU leaders came days after the country held its first membership talks with the bloc. 27/06/2024
My Europe Series State of the Union: EU top jobs and Nature Restoration law This edition of State of the Union focuses on the talks about the future top jobs in the EU and NATO and the final approval of the EU Nature Restoration Law. 21/06/2024
Europe News EU leaders at odds over von der Leyen's presence at key job talks EU leaders meeting in Brussels next week will start discussing who should get top jobs, including the Commission chief role Ursula von der Leyen has been holding for five years and would like to extend for another term. 11/06/2024
Healthcare Pandemic treaty delay leaves 'mixed feelings', says Charles Michel Lack of political courage led to agreement on a pandemic treaty being put on ice for another year, according to Charles Michel, but a deal is still in sight. 04/06/2024
Europe News Top jobs puzzle not easily solved, warns Charles Michel Re-appointing Ursula von der Leyen as EU executive chief won't be a walk in the park, as the European Council president expects long, protracted negotiations on top jobs. 04/06/2024
Europe News Four scenarios to determine European Council leadership The appointment of Charles Michel’s successor will be less a matter of names as which of four key configurations arise following this week's election. 04/06/2024
Radio Schuman Who will lead next EU Council? Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond 04/06/2024
Europe News EU Council chief Michel supports recognition of Palestinian statehood Three European countries — Ireland, Spain and Norway — now formally recognise a state of Palestine. 28/05/2024
Radio Schuman With Charles Michel on his post-election future, Palestine, far-right Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond. 28/05/2024
Europe News Possible to cooperate with 'some' far-right personalities, says Michel Michel's comments at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on Tuesday put him at odds with his own liberal family, Renew Europe, which is firmly opposed to cooperation with either ECR or ID. 14/05/2024
My Europe Series State of the Union: Enlargement nostalgia and new challenges in the EU This edition of State of the Union focuses on the enlargement "Big Bang" in 2004, speculation about new political alliances after the elections and sizeable cracks in the block of far-right parties. 03/05/2024