The Latest Breaking News from Charles Michel

Trump has ‘detailed and well-founded’ plans to end Ukraine war, says Orbán

‘Likely outcome’ of Trump victory means EU should reopen diplomatic talks with Moscow, says Hungarian PM

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024

‘Peace mission’: Hungary’s Orban meets Putin in Russia, defying EU leaders

Right-wing nationalist makes trip with no official mandate from the European bloc, causing outrage.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2024

World leaders congratulate Starmer after stunning UK general election win

‘Let’s get to it, my friend’: Canada’s Trudeau urges Starmer to work together to build ‘progressive, fair future’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2024

Von der Leyen gets nod for second EU term, Estonia’s Kallas as top diplomat

Leaders strike deal at a summit where Antonio Costa was also named as the next head of the European Council.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2024

Von der Leyen, Costa and Kallas have been approved for EU top jobs. Who are they? What do they do?

European Union leaders have agreed on the officials who will be holding key positions at the European Commission, Council, and foreign policy service in the wake of the EU Parliament elections

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

Zelenskiy says Russia’s recent offensive shows pressure on Kremlin ‘not enough’

Ukrainian president signs military agreement with EU and says ‘fulfilment of every promise’ of support is important

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

EU-Ukraine Security Agreement To Advance 'Peace': Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a long-term security agreement to be inked between Kyiv and the European Union on Thursday would advance "peace and prosperity" across the continent.

International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas endorsed as EU leaders – as it happened

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni abstains on von der Leyen and votes against Kallas and Costa

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

EU leaders delay appointments for top positions, but von der Leyen likely to secure second term

EU leaders met in Brussels without reaching a final agreement on candidates for the bloc's top positions. However, several leaders praised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's record, indicating she is on track to secure their endorsement for a second term at a summit later this month.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 18, 2024

EU leaders move closer towards giving second term to Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission president appears likely to keep her job as meetings continue to decide who gets top EU roles

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024