European leaders have a chance to avoid the installation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban as president of the European Council in the summer of 2024 following the resignation of council president Charles Michel. European Council President Michel stated this, his words were quoted in the newspaper Guardian.
“I would like to make it clear that the decision on my successor will in any case be made in June, the parliamentary decision will be made in July, so it is easy for the council to decide in anticipation of my successor. He takes office… Avoiding Viktor Orban (at the head of the European Council – editor’s note) There are many options if there is a political will to do so,” Michel said.
It was previously reported that the presidency of the European Council could be transferred temporarily. To go Orban, following the resignation of the head of the body, Charles Michel, because this country will chair the European Council from July to December 2024.
Also reported to be Charles Michel. I won’t leave He will resign from his post before the elections to the European Parliament, combining his functions with election preparations.
Previously in Belgium decided He is nominated for the post of Secretary General of the Council of Europe.