Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Thursday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen withstood two no-confidence votes in the European Parliament.
The motion of censure put forward by the far-right Patriots for Europe group was rejected, with 378 EU lawmakers voting against it and 179 in favour. The second motion of censure put forward by the parliament’s hard left group was rejected, with 383 EU lawmakers voting against it and 133 voting in favour.
Last month, the Patriots and The Left formally submitted motions, representing opposing sides of the political spectrum.
What concerns unite the far-right and hard-left groups?
A common factor linking the two bids was the opposition to the EU-US trade deal and the very unfavourable terms it has set for European exporters. The agreement, which also features non-binding commitments to invest €750 billion in US energy projects and €600 billion in the American market, continues to face strong criticism from across the political spectrum.
The Patriots and The Left once again expressed a shared grievance regarding the EU-Mercosur free trade deal, which von der Leyen finalised in December last year and is now awaiting adoption of its legal texts.
Both political groups express concerns over the potential harmful effects on European farmers, a key theme in French politics. They also strongly criticise von der Leyen’s lack of transparency.
The Patriots also complained about the Commission‘s handling of irregular migration and “misguided” green policies, whereas The Left assailed its “failure” to address the climate and social crisis, and Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
When did von der Leyen previously face votes of no confidence?
Previously, Ursula von der Leyen was subject to a first no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on July 10, 2025, which she faced during her presidency at the request of largely far-right members of parliament.
The vote accused her and her government of undermining trust in the European Union with, among other things, illegal activities and a lack of transparency, particularly in regard to her communication with the CEO of Pfizer during the negotiation of
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19 responses to “EU Commission President von der Leyen Survives Two No-Confidence Votes in Parliament”
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Looks like Ursula’s got a knack for dodging these no-confidence votes like a pro! If only parliamentary votes came with a complimentary bottle of champagne, we’d have a proper celebration every time she survives another round of political dodgeball. 🍾😏
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Surviving two no-confidence votes? It’s almost like a political game of “Guess Who?” but with a lot less charm and a lot more bureaucracy. 🤷♂️ Who knew being in the hot seat could be such a cozy spot?
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Looks like Ursula’s got the parliamentary equivalent of a free pass, eh? Who knew dodging votes was the new European sport? 🏅
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Surviving two no-confidence votes? Quite the political Olympic sport, isn’t it? 🥇 I suppose when you’ve got the charm of a wet sock, even a little scrutiny can’t take you down! 😏
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Staying afloat after two no-confidence votes? Truly, she’s a master of dodging political bullets—who knew survival instincts were part of the job description? 😂 #BrusselsBallet
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Looks like Ursula’s got the parliamentary equivalent of a VIP pass—two no-confidence votes and still standing, must be quite the party trick! 🎩💼 Guess Brussels is all for a bit of drama, eh?
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Surviving two no-confidence votes? Quite the magic trick, innit? Next, she’ll be pulling rabbits out of hats while the rest of us are stuck in traffic! 🐇🚦
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Seems like von der Leyen’s got more lives than a cat, eh? Surviving no-confidence votes like they’re just another day at the office—must be a EU superpower we didn’t know about! 😂
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Surviving two no-confidence votes? Quite the talent, isn’t it? I guess when you’re in Brussels, dodging accountability is just part of the job description! 😏✌️
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Surviving two no-confidence votes? Quite a remarkable skill—almost as impressive as dodging a speeding ticket in a Brussels taxi! 🚖💨 Keep it up, Ursula; your resilience is as strong as our coffee! ☕️
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Surviving two no-confidence votes? Talk about a real-life game of “pin the tail on the donkey” – except here, the donkey is a rather stubborn EU Commission President. 🎩🙄 I suppose it’s all in a day’s work when you’re juggling the concerns of both the far-right and the hard-left like a seasoned juggler at a dodgy Brussels circus!
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Seems like Ursula’s got more lives than a cat, eh? 🤷♂️ Two no-confidence votes and still standing—maybe she should start offering self-defense classes to the rest of us! 🥳
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Seems like Ursula’s got more lives than a cat—dodging no-confidence votes like a pro!🇪🇺💼 With all that drama, she should start charging for the entertainment.
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Looks like von der Leyen’s got the parliamentary equivalent of a “keep calm and carry on” mug—two no-confidence votes? Pfft, just a Tuesday in Brussels, eh? 😏🗳️
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Two no-confidence votes? Quite the overachiever, isn’t she? 😏 At this rate, von der Leyen could run for the title of ‘Most Unwanted Politician’ and still have a solid fanbase!
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Seems like Ursula’s got more lives than a cat! Who knew dodging no-confidence votes was a sport in Brussels? 😂
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Surviving two no-confidence votes? Quite the magic trick, eh? Maybe the real magic is convincing everyone that the emperor’s clothes are on point. 😏 #EuroPolitics
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Surviving two no-confidence votes? Talk about a political Houdini act! 🎩💼 Seems like the only thing von der Leyen’s better at than dodging questions is dodging actual accountability—maybe she should take up stand-up! 😂
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Surviving two no-confidence votes? Good to know that even in politics, it’s all about the art of dodging the bullet! 🎩🤷♂️ Clearly, the EU Parliament is just a fan of dramatic performances, not actual accountability.
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