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Ursula von der Leyen Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid Scrutiny

7/12/2025

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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, narrowly escaped a no-confidence vote, garnering 360 votes against and 175 in favor. The challenge, led by far-right lawmakers, raised concerns over vaccine contract transparency. However, the dissent among her allies reveals cracks in her political armor, hinting at increasing scrutiny of her leadership within the European Parliament.

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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, narrowly escaped a no-confidence vote, garnering 360 votes against and 175 in favor. The challenge, led by far-right lawmakers, raised concerns over vaccine contract transparency. However, the dissent among her allies reveals cracks in her political armor, hinting at increasing scrutiny of her leadership within the European Parliament.