Louis Michel
Louis Michel
Louis Hortense Omer Charles Michelis a Belgian politician. He served in the government of Belgium as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1999 to 2004 and was European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid from 2004 to 2009. Since 2009, he has been a Member of the European Parliament. Michel is a prominent member of the French-speaking liberal party, the Mouvement Réformateur. He is the father of Charles Michel, the current Prime Minister of Belgium...
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We need to agree on who will do what, how, and with whom.
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The peace process in the Congo is my priority,
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We... are fearful that the casualty figures may mount,
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We remember the victims of the tsunami in Southeast Asia. But millions of vulnerable people in Africa are exposed to natural disasters like droughts, floods and insect infestations as well as armed conflicts. These are silent tsunamis.
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Today we remember the victims of the tsunami in South East Asia. But millions of vulnerable people in Africa are exposed to natural disasters like droughts, floods and insect infestations as well as armed conflicts.
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We are in favor of a strong coalition to fight terrorism. All international organizations and the United Nations in particular must be engaged in this endeavor.
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Unfortunately we have such a situation in Europe, ... Demonstrations do help.
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We are all hoping that the news does not get steadily worse as the day progresses but we are fearful that the casualty figures may mount and that international support may be needed.
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Belgium thinks that we have to go back to the spirit and letter of the Lusaka accords,
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The lack of rain in parts of East Africa has put the livelihoods of millions of people at risk. The problem is not the lack of food. It's just that many farmers face losing their cattle and are just too poor to buy the food that is available.
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It's only normal that Europeans equip themselves with their own financial instruments to conduct their own initiatives for policies that characterize their values.
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It is essential that the union act without delay,