For the French mathematical physicist, see Louis Michel (physicist). For the Australian gold prospector, see Louis John Michel.
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Louis Michel
Michel in 2007
European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid
In office 22 November 2004 – 17 July 2009
President
José Manuel Barroso
Preceded by
Poul Nielson Joe Borg
Succeeded by
Karel De Gucht
European Commissioner for Research
In office 13 September 2004 – 21 November 2004
President
Romano Prodi
Preceded by
Philippe Busquin
Succeeded by
Janez Potočnik (Science and Research)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office 12 July 1999 – 18 July 2004
Prime Minister
Guy Verhofstadt
Preceded by
Erik Derycke
Succeeded by
Karel De Gucht
Personal details
Born
(1947-09-02) 2 September 1947 (age 76) Tienen, Belgium
Political party
Reformist Movement (2002–present)
Other political affiliations
Liberal Reformist Party (Before 2002)
Children
Charles Michel
Profession
Teacher
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hope of Congo". Michel responded by saying he would have said the same about any candidate in the democratic elections. [1] LouisMichel has caused some...
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