European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen successfully navigated a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament, securing her position. The motion, initiated by a group of right-wing Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) led by a Romanian MEP, required signatures from 10% of the 720 MEPs to proceed. It accused von der Leyen of mismanaging post-COVID recovery funds, engaging in secretive vaccine contract negotiations with Pfizer, and supporting NGOs allegedly influencing parliamentary decisions. The vote, held in Strasbourg during a plenary session, saw the motion fail to garner the necessary two-thirds majority to oust the Commission. Reports indicate that 71 MEPs initially supported the motion, but the final vote did not achieve the required threshold. This outcome allows von der Leyen to continue leading the European Commission, a pivotal role in shaping EU policy and legislation. The process highlighted ongoing debates about transparency and accountability within the EU’s executive body, with some MEPs from von der Leyen’s own political group reportedly questioning her actions. The vote’s failure reinforces the stability of the current Commission leadership amidst a challenging political landscape.
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