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Ursula von der Leyen Survives No-Confidence Votes in Parliament

10/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

On October 9, 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived two no-confidence votes in the European Parliament.
Both motions failed to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority.
In the first vote, 378 lawmakers supported her, while 383 backed her in the second.
Critics cited issues of transparency and controversial trade deals with the U.S. and Mercosur.
Von der Leyen thanked her supporters and committed to collaborating with the Parliament.

History

Historical Context

The European Union has grappled with rising Euroscepticism since Jean-Claude Juncker's election as Commission President in 2014. His tenure faced scrutiny over transparency and contentious trade agreements like the TTIP. In 2025, Ursula von der Leyen survived two no-confidence votes, highlighting ongoing governance tensions and shaping future EU legislative cooperation and trade policy amidst a shifting political landscape.

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Story summary

On October 9, 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived two no-confidence votes in the European Parliament.
Both motions failed to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority.
In the first vote, 378 lawmakers supported her, while 383 backed her in the second.
Critics cited issues of transparency and controversial trade deals with the U.S. and Mercosur.
Von der Leyen thanked her supporters and committed to collaborating with the Parliament.

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