Written question - Appointment of former President of the European Council Charles Michel as Distinguished Professor at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) - E-002399/2025
Question for written answer E-002399/2025/rev.1
to the Council
Rule 144
Marieke Ehlers (PfE), Sebastian Kruis (PfE)
On 8 May 2025, former President of the European Council Charles Michel was officially appointed Distinguished Professor at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), a university that is established and managed by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, and therefore falls under the influence of the Chinese Communist Party.
Unlike former European Commissioners, a former president of the European Council is not subject to a ‘cooling-off period’, but merely needs the approval of their successor. According to media reports, President Costa approved the appointment without consulting or even informing the Council of his decision.
Submitted: 13.6.2025
Last updated: 20 June 2025
