Now playing Next Europe News Michel and von der Leyen to face MEPs after 'Sofagate' gaffe in Turkey The 'Sofagate' incident has landed European Council president Charles Michel in hot water and raised questions about the unity between EU leaders. 13/04/2021
Now playing Next Europe News EU's Michel 'hasn't slept well' since chair gaffe in Turkey Footage shows the awkward moment Michel and Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the two top seats, leaving von der Leyen left wondering where she should sit. Eventually, she withdrew to a sofa, some distance from the two men. 08/04/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Gaffe as EU's Von der Leyen left without chair as male leaders look on The incident comes with Turkey under the spotlight over women's rights after withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention, an international treaty on preventing domestic violence. 07/04/2021
Now playing Next World News EU's Michel visits Libya as nation battles instability and COVID-19 European Council President Charles Michel visited Libya on Sunday as the nation grapples with continuing instability and rising covid cases. 04/04/2021
Now playing Next Europe News I'm deeply concerned over Georgia's political crisis, says EU's Michel European Council President Charles Michel brought Georgia's ruling and opposition parties together in Tbilisi during his visit Monday, in an attempt to mediate the situation in the country. 01/03/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Amid vaccine row, EU adopts measure to control export of COVID-19 jabs The European Commission announced the measure amid a row with AstraZeneca over supply of vaccine doses the bloc has already paid for. 29/01/2021
Now playing Next World News European leaders congratulate US President Biden after inauguration European leaders described the 46th President's inauguration speech as "inspiring" and said it was time to bring "conviction and common sense" to help rejuvenate their relationship with the US. 20/01/2021
Now playing Next World News 'Let's rebuild a strong EU-USA alliance', EU chiefs tell Joe Biden "It is a new beginning for the EU-US global partnership," Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said after speaking with US President-elect Joe Biden. 24/11/2020
Now playing Next Austria Investment is key says Imam as Charles Michel advocates education Michel spoke in Vienna on Tuesday to outline his initiative against 'ideology of hatred'. 10/11/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Brexit trade talks: UK must 'put cards on table', says EU's Michel The UK PM responded by saying London was 'ready' for negotiations to fail, with time running out for an agreement to be struck. 07/10/2020
Now playing Next Belgium Why did it take so long to form Belgium's new 'Vivaldi' coalition? The alliance of parties from four distinct political backgrounds, nicknamed after the famous composer's "Four Seasons", follows 653 days of temporary arrangements. 07/10/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU and Ukraine vow to deepen ties, call on Russia to honour peace deal "The EU is — and will remain — Ukraine's biggest and most reliable partner," European Council president Charles Michel said after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels. 06/10/2020
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs slam EU rule of law measures as 'ill-equipped and ineffective' Ahead of a vote on the issue Wednesday, MEPs have accused Germany of watering down plans already agreed by EU leaders on reining in countries over democratic backsliding. 05/10/2020
Now playing Next World News Respect for international law 'not optional', says EU chief In a thinly-veiled reference to the UK, EU chief Charles Michel said "respect for treaties, a basic principle of international law, comes to be considered optional even by those who, until recently, were its historical guarantors". 25/09/2020
Now playing Next World News Watch: EU summit with China 'frank and open', says Von der Leyen Trade and climate change were the main topics discussed during the summit, held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 14/09/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Is Europe heading for a K-shaped economic recovery? What then about the recovery? Talk about a V-shaped one has been replaced by one resembling the letter K, says Euronews' Darren McCaffrey. 08/09/2020
Now playing Next Europe News 'We'll find a solution': EU's Michel confident over COVID fund dispute "This won't be easy, as there are different interpretations on the table, but I'm totally convinced that we'll find a solution," European Council President Charles Michel told Euronews. 07/09/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Coronavirus exit strategy: borders, nations and the cohesion conundrum When the coronavirus spread in the EU, criticisms were levelled over the lack of a coordinated approach to lockdown between member states. Now the EU is attempting to coordinate the exit strategy, but can Brussels persuade nation states to weather the storm together? 15/04/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom EU presidents sign UK withdrawal deal ahead of Brexit day Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel have signed the Brexit deal on behalf of the European Commission and European Council, part of the process to ensure a smooth UK exit from the EU next week. 24/01/2020
Now playing Next World News EU member states agree on climate neutrality by 2050 without Poland EU leaders will on Thursday "advance altogether on a very important topic, that of our climate ambition", French President Emmanuel Macron said upon arrival in Brussels. 12/12/2019