Charles Michel, the president of the council of European Union leaders, on Friday abandoned a run for a seat in the European Parliament in the face of criticism that the move would have undermined his current role at a crucial time. The U-turn is an embarrassment for Michel, a former Belgian prime minister, and is certain to raise questions about his judgment – less than a week before he chairs a summit meant to produce a deal on vital wartime financial aid for Ukraine.
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