US EditionEU’s von der Leyen confronts fresh no confidence challenges
Motions from far-right and far-left groups criticize von der Leyen's leadership on trade, migration, and green policies amid rising political polarization in the European Parliament.
- Ursula von der Leyen faces no-confidence motions from Jordan Bardella and Manon Aubry in the European Parliament for the second time in three months.
- These motions are unlikely to achieve the required two-thirds majority, but they highlight concerns about her leadership.
- Concerns over trade deals, green policies, and the EU's response to Gaza are issues raised by both the right and left.
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Uniting Europe: Von der Leyen Faces Censure Amid Russian Tensions
Uniting Europe: Von der Leyen Faces Censure Amid Russian Tensions In a bid to keep European unity intact, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urging lawmakers to resist divisive tactics potentially fueled by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes ahead of two censure votes scheduled for later this week.These votes, brought forward by the European Parliament's far-left and far-right factions, target von der Leyen for vario…
Anger against the EU Commission President continues in the European Parliament.
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EU chief von der Leyen faces more confidence votes this week. She's almost certain to win again
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Facing confidence vote, EU chief calls for unity
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EU's von der Leyen confronts new no-confidence challenges
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces no-confidence motions. Hard-right and left groups in the European Parliament have presented these motions. The votes are scheduled for Thursday. These motions aim to remove von der Leyen from her position. The outcomes of these votes are uncertain. The European Parliament's backing is crucial for passing legislation.
Socialists and liberals, who will vote against motions, warn the President of the European Commission that if she wants to continue to count on her support, she must "fulfil agreed promises" and "advance action" in the face of widespread criticism of lack of activityVon der Leyen exceeds the motion of censure of the ultra-right with a call of attention from its partners in the EU There was no real chance that the European Parliament's censure mo…
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