Reference News Network, October 2 - According to AFP, on October 6, European Parliament members will debate two motions of no confidence against the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and vote on them on October 9. Leaders of political groups in the European Parliament finalized the agenda on October 1.
The report states that the motions, proposed by far-right and radical left-wing parties, are almost impossible to overthrow von der Leyen, but further highlight the tensions that have existed within the European Parliament over the past year. The opposition particularly intends to criticize von der Leyen's trade agreement with the United States this summer, which many lawmakers (including supporters of von der Leyen) consider unfair.
In early July, the European Parliament rejected a motion of no confidence against von der Leyen proposed by the right wing.
According to the report, it is rare to review three motions of no confidence within a few months. This reflects the changes in the political landscape since the June 2024 European Parliament elections, which were characterized by breakthroughs for the far right and consolidation of the right wing. (Translated by Lin Xiaoxuan)
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