It was a centre minority coalition cabinet of Christian Democratic and Flemish (CD&V), the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats (Open Vld) and the Reformist Movement (MR).

On 26 October 2019, it was announced that Sophie Wilmès would take over the role of Prime Minister from Michel on 1 November 2019, and form a new government.

[7][8] The King accepted Michel's resignation on 21 December after consulting party leaders.

[10] On 2 July 2019, Prime Minister Charles Michel was elected to become the next President of the European Council as from 1 December 2019.

[11] With no new government formed, Sophie Wilmès was appointed to take over the role of Prime Minister from 27 October 2019, to allow Charles Michel sufficient time to prepare for his role as President of the European Council.