The Belgian politician announced in early January that he would lead the list of the liberal Belgian party Mouvement Réformateur in the EU elections. Michel now spoke of “personal attacks”.
EU Council President Charles Michel has withdrawn his candidacy in the upcoming EU elections. Michel announced on Facebook on Friday night that he “would not be a candidate in the European elections”. The 48-year-old announced on January 6 that he would lead the list of the liberal Belgian party Mouvement Réformateur (MR) in the June 9 elections. His decision caused commotion and generated speculation. Michel now spoke of “personal attacks”.
“I will dedicate myself to my current tasks with all my strength and with firm determination until they are completed. “I will always be a fervent defender of a democratic, strong and united Europe that takes its destiny into its own hands,” Michel said in his statement. “At the end of this term, I will reflect on the nature and direction of my future commitments.” (APA)