Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, announced on Monday that he will step down from his position early to run in the European Parliament elections in June. Michel stated his intention to lead the list of his party, the Mouvement Réformateur (MR), in Belgium. In a letter to the European Council members, Michel explained his decision, emphasizing his commitment to the European project and his desire to contribute to the future direction of the European Union. He indicated that his resignation would take effect after the European Council meeting scheduled for mid-July. This timeline would allow for a smooth transition of leadership.