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.
- Ursula von der Leyen warned lawmakers against Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempts to divide Europe and urged unity for the EU's 450 million citizens, ahead of two no confidence votes this week.
- Far left and far right political families in the European Parliament have tabled censure motions against von der Leyen, with votes scheduled for Thursday.
- Von der Leyen faced criticism from various critics, including The Left group and the nationalist Patriots for Europe, for her policies regarding trade deals, migration, and food safety.
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The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, defended her administration to the European Parliament on Monday and called for the unity of the pro-European forces to counter attempts at destabilization, in response to two censorship motions driven by the left and right. Read more]]>
On Thursday in Strasbourg the two motions of censure to the President are discussed. Ecr, the FdI Group, leaves freedom of vote
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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