Charles Michel
Belgian politician, former Prime Minister of Belgium, President of the European Council
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China needs the access to the European Union’s markets, and China does not have the alternatives,
- Michel said, who is now a professor at the China Europe International Business SchoolSouth China Morning Postscmp.com/economy/china…
Nordstream sabotage acts appear to be an attempt to further destabilize energy supply to EU. We need an urgent and thorough investigation. Those responsible will be held fully accountable and made to pay.”
- At the time, Charles Michel, then president of the European Council, said in a statement on Twitter, now XThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…
We need multilateral and bilateral frameworks where we can exchange views, improve mutual understanding, reduce risks and manage competition. This is what we should continue to do between the European Union and China,
- Michel saidChina Dailychinadaily.com.cn/a/202606…
Brexit made decisions easier … no doubt.”
- Charles Michel, the former Belgian prime minister who was leader of the European Council from 2019 to 2024, still feels sadness at the British decision, but concludedGuardiantheguardian.com/politics/2026…
It is very clear that what is going on today is a gift for Russia because prices are going up on the one hand, because the attention is more focused on the Middle East today and it allows Russia to continue its war of agression,
- Michel told EuronewsEuronewseuronews.com/2026/03…
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