# Michel announces he will leave the Council presidency early for Belgian elections

Date: 2024

On 26 January 2024 [Michel](/people/charles-michel) said he would step down in July to lead a Belgian liberal list. He later reversed and stayed until 30 November. The announcement is a completed political act that destabilised the calendar.

## People

- Charles Michel: https://factrail.ai/people/charles-michel

## Drivers

- Democratic Resilience: https://factrail.ai/drivers/democratic-resilience

## Sources

- https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-council-president-michel-run-belgian-election-2024-01-26/
- https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/european-council/president/

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/eu-michel-early-exit-2024