"EU Council President Charles Michel's Early Resignation Sparks Race for Replacement"

European Council president Charles Michel has announced his early resignation, triggering a race to find his successor before the European Parliament elections in June. His decision has sparked criticism and speculation over other top EU positions that must be filled by November. If a replacement is not found by the EU summit in June, Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orban could temporarily take the role, raising concerns due to his close ties to Russia. Michel defended his decision, stating that he is ready to take a "personal risk" and that normal procedures could be changed to avoid Orban taking the position.