EU Parliament Debates Von der Leyen No-Confidence Motion
Above: Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, Belgium on June 26, 2025. Image copyright: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto/Getty Images
The Spin
Opposition narrative
Von der Leyen operates with dangerous opacity, refusing to release crucial vaccine negotiation texts and bypassing democratic oversight. The commission has progressively seized powers from member states and parliament itself, breaking transparency rules that form the foundation of EU democracy. This authoritarian drift demands accountability.
Pro-establishment narrative
This censure motion represents an attack by Putin's allies and anti-EU forces seeking to destabilize Europe during critical times of war and economic uncertainty. The motion comes from backbench extremists who oppose Ukrainian support and European unity when strong leadership is most needed.
