Hammad Kahlun
International News Correspondent
SNN News, Finland
The European Parliament has rejected two no-confidence motions against European Commission
President Ursula von der Leyen, allowing her to remain in office despite criticism from both the right and the left.
The right-wing Patriots for Europe (PfE) accused her of pushing “overly green” policies, being “too soft” on illegal migration, and striking an
“unbalanced” trade deal with the United States. On the other hand, left-wing lawmakers criticized her for taking what they described as a “pro-Israel stance.”
Despite sharp criticism, neither side managed to gather enough support.
The right-wing motion received 179 votes, while 378 members voted to keep von der Leyen.
The left’s motion saw 133 votes in favor but was defeated by 383 against.
Von der Leyen’s survival underscores the difficulty of uniting Europe’s divided political spectrum, even against a common target.
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