Speeches by Charles Michel
Speeches by Charles Michel
29 April 2024
Enlargement then and now: A geopolitical investment in peace and security - Speech by President Charles Michel for the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement During the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement, European Council President Charles Michel stressed the importance of enlargement in making Europe stronger and more sovereign, integrated and united.
7 April 2024
Speech by President Michel at the Kwibuka 30 ceremony in Rwanda European Council President Charles Michel attended the ceremony in Kigali to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi.
28 March 2024
Speech by President Charles Michel at the "Enabel 25 years old" event European Council President Charles Michel delivered a speech during the event marking the 25th anniversary of Enabel, the development agency of Belgium’s federal government.
12 February 2024
Speech by President Charles Michel at the Interparliamentary Conference during European Parliamentary Week 2024 The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, gave a speech to the European Parliament as part of European Parliamentary Week 2024.
6 February 2024
Report by President Charles Michel to the European Parliament plenary session European Council President Charles Michel debriefed the European Parliament plenary gathered in Strasbourg on the latest European Council meetings, in particular the special meeting on 1 February.
30 November 2023
“A European Defence for our Geopolitical Union” : speech by President Charles Michel at the EDA annual conference Speaking at the annual conference of the European Defence Agency, President Charles Michel stressed that a new era of EU enhanced security and defence has been launched.
10 November 2023
Speech by President Charles Michel at the “Delivering on the Paris Pact for People and the Planet” session of the Paris Peace Forum In his speech at the “Delivering on the Paris Pact for People and the Planet” session of the Paris Peace Forum, European Council President Charles Michel stressed that effective global funding was essential to address global challenges, including the fight against poverty and the protection of our planet.
9 November 2023
Remarks by President Charles Michel at the International Humanitarian Conference for Gaza’s Civilian Population, Paris Remarks by President Charles Michel at the International Humanitarian Conference for Gaza’s Civilian Population, Paris
8 November 2023
Report by President Charles Michel to the European Parliament plenary session In his debrief to the European Parliament on the European Council meeting in October, President Charles Michel highlighted the main topics discussed by the EU leaders including the evolving situation in the Middle East. The economic and financial situation was discussed during a Euro Summit in inclusive format.
6 November 2023
Speech by President Charles Michel at the EU Ambassadors Conference 2023 President Charles Michel spoke at the annual conference, which brings together EU ambassadors from the 145 EU delegations and offices of the EU around the world, the heads of EU military and civilian missions and the heads of the European Commission representations in all 27 EU member states.
21 September 2023
Speech by President Charles Michel at the 78th United Nations General Assembly Speaking at the UN General Assembly, President Michel called for reform of the UN Charter, including veto rights in the UN Security Council.
20 September 2023
Statement by President Charles Michel at the UN Security Council debate on Ukraine European Council President Charles Michel spoke at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine held during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly,
Speech by President Charles Michel at the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response In his speech at the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, stressed the need for appropriate mechanisms in the event of a new pandemic.
Speech by President Charles Michel at the High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development European Council President Charles Michel spoke at the High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development that aims to renew global commitment to financing at the highest political level.
19 September 2023
Speech by President Charles Michel at the High-level event "Towards a Fair International Financial Architecture" European Council President Charles Michel opened the High-level event on Fair International Financial Architecture held in the margins of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
28 August 2023
Speech by President Charles Michel at the Bled Strategic Forum European Council President Charles Michel delivered the keynote speech at the Bled Strategic Forum in Bled, Slovenia. He underlined the importance of the European perspective of the Western Balkans countries and proposed to be ready — on both sides — by 2030 to enlarge.
23 August 2023
Video message of President Charles Michel for the Third Summit of the Crimea Platform President Charles Michel delivered a video message on the occasion of the Third Summit of the Crimea Platform.
17 July 2023
Speech of President Charles Michel at the opening ceremony of the EU-CELAC summit European Council President Charles Michel opened the 3rd EU-CELAC summit held in Brussels on 17-18 July 2023.
17 May 2023
Speech by President Charles Michel at the Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik Speech by President Charles Michel at the Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik
19 April 2023
Speech by President Charles Michel at the Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary conference During his speech at the conference on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement held in Belfast, President Michel stressed the importance of keeping the spirit of it alive. He further stated that Northern Ireland and the agreement are a powerful symbol of what our shared values can achieve.