Michel: The summit in Tirana, historic. The future of children is safer with the Western Balkans within the EU

16:14 06/12/2022 After the summit of the EU and the Western Balkans, a press conference was held between the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, Prime Minister Edi Rama and the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen. The first to speak was Michel, who said that history was written with today’s … Read more

Michel: The summit in Tirana, in the heart of the region. Tomorrow we present the declaration that connects the EU more closely with the Balkans

16:59 05/12/2022 The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, before arriving in Tirana where he will participate in the EU-Western Balkans summit, met with the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob in Ljubljana. During the press conference, Michel spoke about the importance of the summit that will be held tomorrow in Tirana. “Tomorrow’s EU-Western … Read more

Charles Michel admits he ‘hasn’t slept well at night’ after Ursula von der Leyen ‘sofagate’

European Council President Charles Michel said he can’t sleep at night because of a humiliating seating gaffe that relegated the female EU commissioner to a sofa during a meeting on women’s rights. Ursula Von der Leyen, the first female president of the European Commission, expressed surprise and raised a hand in disbelief when she found … Read more

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Michel Roux leaves ex-secretary £200,000 in his will

With his brother Albert, Michel Roux transformed the British restaurant scene. Now, he’s transformed the life of his former secretary from beyond the grave. I can disclose that the celebrated chef left £200,000 in his will to Claude Grant, who worked for him at The Waterside Inn, in Bray, Berkshire, for more than 30 years. … Read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover the flavours of the Rhone with Michel Roux Jr 

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover the flavours of the glorious Rhone with Michel Roux Jr By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 6 February 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 6 February 2021 If you long for a trip combining relaxation and luxury, there is no finer way to experience it than on … Read more

Chef Albert Roux dies aged 85, months after brother Michel

Albert Roux, the chef behind London’s legendary Le Gavroche restaurant which became the first in Britain to be awarded three Michelin stars has died at the age of 85, his family announced today. Part of the Roux culinary dynasty, tributes have poured in from across the industry for the restaurateur, who died on Monday after … Read more

Will Michel Barnier run for French president?

Will Michel Barnier run for French president? EU negotiator hints at challenge to Macron after Brexit deal is done, saying he is ‘available and mobilised’ Michel Barnier has sparked speculation that he may run for French president  Without being specific, Barnier announced that he is ‘available and mobilised’ France is less than two years away … Read more

Michel Barnier carries 2,000-page binder of the Brexit trade deal as he briefs 27 EU ambassadors

Ambassadors from across Europe today pored over the details of the UK-EU trade agreement, after Boris Johnson last night hailed the historic deal as a ‘Brexit gift’ to Britain in a Christmas video message. As millions across Europe began celebrating Christmas Day, diplomats from each of the 27 EU member state were given a briefing … Read more

Michel Barnier says there are just ‘a few hours’ to get a Brexit breakthrough

Michel Barnier says there are just ‘a few hours’ to get a Brexit breakthrough and the path is ‘very narrow’ as UK warns EU’s demanding on fishing rights are ‘unreasonable’ Michel Barnier has updated MEPs on the state of play in the Brexit negotiations Mr Barnier said there are ‘just a few hours’ left to … Read more

Michel Barnier says Brexit trade talks are now in the ‘final stretch’

Michel Barnier says Brexit trade talks are now in the ‘final stretch’ but warns ‘stumbling blocks remain’ after Boris Johnson tells MPs they could be called back from Christmas break to vote for deal Michel Barnier said this morning ‘good progress’ has been made in trade talks He said talks are now in the ‘final … Read more