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EU Parliament to Vote on Von der Leyen No-Confidence Motion

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EU Parliament to Vote on Von der Leyen No-Confidence Motion
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JUL 2
Above: European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen at a press conference at the Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in Puurs, visiting Covid-19 vaccine production site of Pfizer-BioNTech on April 23, 2021. Image copyright: Benoit Doppagne/Contributor/Belga Mag/AFP/Getty Images
story last updated JUL 2

The Spin

Narrative A

This motion represents a crucial democratic accountability measure against von der Leyen's pattern of authoritarian overreach and transparency violations. The Pfizergate scandal exemplifies her systematic disregard for EU court rulings and democratic oversight, while her recent attempts to bypass Parliament on major decisions like the €150 billion SAFE rearmament scheme demonstrate contempt for democratic institutions.

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Narrative B

The no-confidence motion is a far-right political stunt with virtually no chance of success, driven by extremist groups seeking to undermine EU stability. Von der Leyen maintains strong support from the centrist majority that elected her, and even critics acknowledge the motion's slim prospects while the Commission continues delivering on key policy priorities.

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