US EditionEU’s von der Leyen confronts fresh no confidence challenges
Two no-confidence motions from far-right and far-left groups cite corruption, trade deals, and Gaza crisis mishandling; 60% of Europeans support censure, though failure is expected.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will face no-confidence motions from both hard-right and left groups in the European Parliament this week, proposed by Jordan Bardella and Manon Aubry respectively.
- The motions are unlikely to achieve the required two-thirds majority to unseat von der Leyen, but they reflect broader concerns about her leadership.
- The far-right criticizes von der Leyen for her green policies and migration issues, while the left raises concerns over the EU's response to Gaza.
- The votes are set for October 9 and follow a previous no-confidence motion that von der Leyen survived in July.
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Even if the motions of no confidence fail, the President of the European Commission is increasingly feeling pressure and dissatisfaction.
The Left Group in the European Parliament and the right-wing Patriots for Europe group called for the removal of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a parliamentary session today, and a vote of no confidence in the EU leader will be held on Thursday.
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