"EU's Charles Michel Shakes Up Politics with Early Resignation for Parliamentary Run"

European Council President Charles Michel downplays criticism of his plan to resign early to run for a seat in the European Parliament, stating that there is ample time to choose his successor and that the EU has options to avoid Viktor Orban. His decision comes at a critical moment for EU diplomacy as the bloc grapples with maintaining momentum and support for Ukraine, handling issues in the Middle East, and managing disputes with China.