Belgium's Michel, European Council president-elect, sees "immense" challenges

Charles Michel, Belgium's prime minister who EU leaders have chosen as the next European Council president, said on Tuesday that Europe is facing "immense" challenges. He will replace Poland's Donald Tusk in the role of European Council president for the next five years if confirmed by the European Parliament.

Michel became his country's youngest prime minister in 2014 when he took office aged 38 as only Belgium's second premier from the French-speaking liberals. He is currently heading a caretaker administration in Belgium after an inconclusive election in May, with talks on forming a new government continuing.