Ursula von der Leyen survives two no-confidence votes in European Parliament

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has successfully survived two no-confidence votes in the European Parliament, with lawmakers rejecting both challenges from the far right and far left. The right-wing proposal was defeated by 378 votes, while the left-wing motion was rejected by 383 votes.

This marks the third unsuccessful attempt to oust von der Leyen within a year, highlighting ongoing political tensions during her second term. Despite criticism regarding her management of EU-Russia relations, digital regulation, and institutional centralization, von der Leyen retains strong support from the centrist majority in the Parliament.

Her ability to withstand these challenges reinforces the stability of Brussels" executive leadership amid increasing geopolitical threats and internal divisions within the European Union. However, the repeated no-confidence motions indicate persistent resistance from ideological extremes across the bloc.

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