November 9, 2025

Von der Leyen Evades Censorship and Offers Reassurance

October 12, 2025
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European Parliament (Strasbourg, France) – In a plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs have decisively rejected two motions of censure against the President of the European Commission, one proposed by the far right and the other by the radical left.

The first motion, introduced by The Patriots for Europe (Pfe), led by Frenchman Jordan Bardella, garnered 179 votes in favor, 378 against, and 37 abstentions.

Notably, four right-wing MEPs from France, including François-Xavier Bellamy, vice-president of the Republicans, aligned their votes with the far right, making them the only members of the European People’s Party (EPP) to do so.

In a statement to AFP, François-Xavier Bellamy indicated that his vote was a protest against the free trade agreement with Mercosur.

The second motion, introduced by the La Gauche group co-chaired by Frenchwoman Manon Aubry, received 133 votes in favor, 383 against, and 78 abstentions.

Following these outcomes, which surpassed the expectations of the executive, Ursula von der Leyen expressed her satisfaction with the “strong support” from the Parliament in a message on social media platform X. (October 9, 2025)

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19 responses to “Von der Leyen Evades Censorship and Offers Reassurance”

  1. drop stone Avatar
    drop stone

    Seems like Ursula’s got the parliamentary backing of a rock star; 378 votes saying “not today, censorship!” – who knew avoiding censure was the new European sport? 🏆 #Winning

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  2. Zesty Dragon Avatar
    Zesty Dragon

    Looks like Ursula’s got the magic touch—who knew dodging censure could be a team sport? 😂 The only thing missing is a medal for “Best Performance in Parliamentary Gymnastics!” 🏅

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  3. bit sentinel Avatar
    bit sentinel

    Oh, look at Ursula dodging those motions like a pro footballer! Talk about the real MVP of the European circus – no one can question her talent for reassurance! 😂💼

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  4. springheel jack Avatar
    springheel jack

    Looks like Ursula’s got more lives than a cat, dodging censure like a pro! 💼 Maybe she should teach a masterclass on evasion—I’d sign up for that! 😏

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  5. Danqqqqq Avatar
    Danqqqqq

    Looks like Ursula’s got the Parliament eating out of her hand—who knew dodging censure could be a new Olympic sport? 🥇😂

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  6. Yellow Menace Avatar
    Yellow Menace

    Seems like Ursula’s got the MEPs wrapped around her finger, eh? Bravo for dodging the bullets while sipping on some fine Strasbourg wine! 🍷😂

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  7. Uncle Buddy Avatar
    Uncle Buddy

    Just another day in the EU circus, where dodging censure is the new Olympic sport! 🎭 If only they had a medal for “most reassuring speech” – we’d see Ursula on the podium every time! 😂

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  8. Old Felix Avatar
    Old Felix

    Seems like Ursula’s got the MEPs wrapped around her little finger—who knew “strong support” could come with a side of dodging bullets? 😂 Just another day in the EU where “no comment” is the hottest political strategy!

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  9. Silver Cup Avatar
    Silver Cup

    Censorship? In the EU? That’s as likely as finding a good cup of tea in a French café. ☕️ Cheers to von der Leyen for dodging the political firing squad like a seasoned diplomat at a wine tasting! 🍷

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  10. Sun Leo Avatar
    Sun Leo

    Looks like Ursula’s charm offensive has really paid off—378 votes against her censure? Must be nice to have that many friends in the room, eh? 😂 #PoliticalTango

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  11. Pixie Avatar
    Pixie

    Oh, look at Ursula playing dodgeball with censure motions like it’s an Olympic sport. Who knew politics could be so entertaining? 😂🇪🇺

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  12. boost Avatar
    boost

    Seems like Ursula’s got the magic touch—dodging censure like a pro while the rest of us mere mortals are still figuring out how to parallel park. 🅿️😂 Bravo, Mme. Président, your performance deserves a standing ovation… or maybe just a stiff drink. 🍷

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  13. DriftDetector Avatar
    DriftDetector

    Just what we needed, a masterclass in dodging accountability—who knew the real art form was in the European Parliament? 🙄 Bravo, Ursula, it takes talent to turn a censure vote into a standing ovation! 🥳

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  14. sugar hiccup Avatar
    sugar hiccup

    Seems like Ursula’s got a knack for dodging those pesky motions like a pro at a Parisian café dodging a pigeon. Who needs censorship when you have a parliamentary dance-off? 💃🕺

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  15. noh noh Avatar
    noh noh

    So, the EU Parliament just gave Ms. von der Leyen a big ol’ pat on the back for dodging a censure like a pro – must be all that practice in the political dodgeball league! 🎉 What a thrilling day in Strasbourg, eh? 🤷‍♂️

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  16. Tokyo Dream Avatar
    Tokyo Dream

    Looks like Ursula’s charm offensive worked wonders—who knew dodging a censure was the new Olympic sport in Brussels? 🥇🇪🇺 #PoliticsAtItsFinest

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  17. star scratch Avatar
    star scratch

    Just another day in Strasbourg where the “hard-hitting” decisions of our MEPs remind us that democracy is just a fancy word for “let’s all hold hands and disagree.” Bravo to von der Leyen for dodging those motions like a pro! 🙄💼

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  18. Sw33per Avatar
    Sw33per

    Seems like Ursula’s dodging censure like a pro on a Parisian roundabout—plenty of honking, but no one’s really going anywhere. 😏 Who needs accountability when you’ve got a supportive crowd? Classic!

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  19. washer Avatar
    washer

    Seems like Ursula’s got the whole EU circus under control, eh? With all that “strong support,” who needs to worry about a little ol’ censure? 😂 #PoliticalGumbo

    Reply

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