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On July 2nd, 2019 the European Council elected Charles Michel as President of the European Council and proposed Josep Borrell Fontelles as candidate for High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. 

Last week the leaders of the European Union agreed on nominations at the extraordinary European Council in Brussels.The European Council elected Charles Michel as the new President of the European Council and proposed Ursula von der Leyen as candidate for the President of the European Commission.

The European Council elected today Charles Michel as President of the European Council. The President of the European Council is elected for the period from 1 December 2019 until 31 May 2022. The mandate of two and a half years of the President of the European Council is renewable once. The European Council also welcomed the decision of the Heads of State or Government of the Member States whose currency is the euro to appoint Charles Michel as President of the Euro Summit, for the same term of…

Interview - Doorstep

The families of the Belgian victims and myself have come to commemorate the tragic loss of so many lives 25 years ago.Even after all this time their memory is still in our minds and hearts.The people of Belgium vividly remember the tragic events that took place here in Rwanda.  

“Three years later, we do not forget the tragic attacks that struck our country. On this March 22nd, our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims, the people who were injured and the rescue and security services.”