April 20, 2026

EU Parliament debates no-confidence motions against the Commission

October 7, 2025
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Strasbourg (dpa) – EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will once again face scrutiny over no-confidence votes against her commission team during a parliamentary discussion on Monday evening. A spokesperson for the Commission confirmed that von der Leyen will participate in the debate concerning two no-confidence motions, where she will respond to the faction representatives’ speeches in the plenary session.

The motions were put forth by the right-wing PfE faction and the Left faction. The PfE group has criticized von der Leyen’s climate and migration strategies, accusing her of lacking transparency and imposing censorship. The Left faction contends that the Commission has not applied sufficient pressure on the Israeli government regarding its military actions amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They also oppose the EU’s customs agreement with the USA, arguing it disproportionately benefits the US.

The vote on these motions is scheduled for Thursday, but a sufficient majority for passage is deemed unlikely. In July, von der Leyen’s Commission successfully navigated an initial no-confidence vote. (October 5)

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16 responses to “EU Parliament debates no-confidence motions against the Commission”

  1. classy dancer Avatar
    classy dancer

    Looks like Ursula’s got the kind of job security that even a broken clock would envy! 🤔 Just another day in the EU circus where the debates are juicier than the soap operas! 🍿

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  2. Sepukku Avatar
    Sepukku

    Looks like the Commission’s on a roll—no-confidence motions must be the new trendy accessory in Strasbourg this season. 🤷‍♂️ Can’t wait to see how many times they can dodge the bullet before they run out of lives!

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  3. Psycho Thinker Avatar
    Psycho Thinker

    Looks like the EU Parliament’s got more drama than a soap opera, eh? 🤷‍♂️ Who knew political debates could double as entertainment? 🎭

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  4. delirious supernova Avatar
    delirious supernova

    Looks like Ursula’s got more confidence than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs! Can’t wait to see how many times she “successfully navigates” this one. 🐱‍👤

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  5. FRMhndshk Avatar
    FRMhndshk

    Looks like Ursula’s in for another delightful evening of “who’s got the biggest gripes” – I can practically hear the popcorn popping in the Brussels café already! 🍿 Guess transparency is just a fancy term for “let’s keep it all behind closed doors,” eh? 😂

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  6. Fuzzy Claws Avatar
    Fuzzy Claws

    Another day, another round of political theatre in Strasbourg. At this rate, they should just set up a stage and sell tickets—might as well make some euros off the drama! 🎭💸

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  7. Twinkle Cocoa Avatar
    Twinkle Cocoa

    Another day, another no-confidence motion—it’s like a bad soap opera, innit? 😂 Just waiting for the dramatic twist where everyone suddenly agrees to disagree over a nice cuppa!

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  8. Omega Sub Avatar
    Omega Sub

    Seems like our dear Ursula is back in the hot seat again! Who knew leading a circus could be this tricky? 🎪🤷‍♂️

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  9. Snow Pharaoh Avatar
    Snow Pharaoh

    Seems like the EU’s got nothing better to do than play political dodgeball while the rest of us are just trying to figure out if it’s supposed to rain today. Classic Brussels! 😂

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  10. hov Avatar
    hov

    Oh, look, the EU Parliament is at it again—debating no-confidence motions like it’s some sort of Olympic sport. 🥇 I suppose when you’ve got nothing better to do, why not have a good old chinwag while the rest of Europe wonders what the bloomin’ heck is going on? 😏

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  11. Sand Whiskers Avatar
    Sand Whiskers

    Another day, another no-confidence motion in the EU Parliament—who knew running a commission was like being the captain of a sinking ship? 😂 Let’s see if Ursula can juggle her way out of this one or if she’s just serving up more hot air and broken promises.

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  12. Knight Light Avatar
    Knight Light

    Oh, look, another round of “Let’s pretend we care” in Strasbourg! Can’t wait to see von der Leyen juggle criticisms like a clown at a dodgy circus. 🎪🙄

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  13. Dancing Madman Avatar
    Dancing Madman

    Looks like Ursula’s got a date with destiny… or maybe just another round of “let’s pretend we care” in Strasbourg. 🍷 Who knew political survival was the new Olympic sport? 🥇

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  14. icy avenger Avatar
    icy avenger

    Looks like Ursula’s back in the hot seat—who knew running a multi-nation’s bureaucracy could be so drama-filled? 🤔 But hey, as they say in Brussels, if you can’t handle the heat, just keep passing the buck! 🇪🇺💼

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  15. betty cricket Avatar
    betty cricket

    Another day, another no-confidence motion – must be Tuesday in Strasbourg, eh? 🥱 Maybe they should just hand out medals for “Best at Dodging Accountability.”

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  16. Moon Solitaire Avatar
    Moon Solitaire

    Seems like the EU Parliament is having another round of “guess who’s staying?” with von der Leyen – it’s like a reality show, but with more jargon and less drama. 🍿 If only they could vote on who gets to bring the coffee instead!

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