Louis Michel
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"Louis H. O. Ch. Michel" is a Belgium/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 language/French-speaking liberal party, the Reformist Movement/Mouvement Réformateur. He is the father of Charles Michel (politician)/Charles Michel, the current Prime Minister of Belgium.

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The peace process in the Congo is my priority.

The concrete results of this conference are essential to the fight against racism around the world.

Unfortunately we have such a situation in Europe, ... Demonstrations do help.

If the conclusions of the arms inspectors are positive and prove that there really is a danger with weapons of mass destruction, then the U.N. Security Council will decide (what to do), but not now.

It is absolutely scandalous what is happening. Why are these people pushed back in parts of the desert where they have nothing to eat, nothing to drink?

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.

Terrorism is a global challenge demanding a global answer.

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.

We... are fearful that the casualty figures may mount.