A motion of no confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to be debated on 7 July and voted on 10 July during the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, according to Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea, who submitted the motion.
Piperea believes the vote is likely to fail but says it sends a powerful symbolic message within the European Union.
The motion received 79 supporting signatures and was approved by the Conference of Presidents.
Von der Leyen faces accusations of breaching European Union transparency rules after refusing to disclose text messages exchanged with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite a ruling by the European Court of Justice in favour of a journalist seeking access to the messages, the Commission has yet to release the correspondence.
Piperea has criticised the Commission for applying strict rule of law standards to Eastern European countries while shielding itself from scrutiny.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a reduced 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, down from a previously planned 46%, in what he described as...
China’s northern and western provinces are on high alert for flash floods and landslides as intense monsoon rains continue to overwhelm defences, ki...
Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, a forward for Liverpool, has died in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28, just days after his wedding.
Australia has finalised a AU $2 billion ($1.3 billion) purchase of U.S. made supersonic missiles, reinforcing its commitment to defence investment while stopping short of U.S. calls to adopt a higher military spending target.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a reduced 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, down from a previously planned 46%, in what he described as a new trade framework with Hanoi.
China’s northern and western provinces are on high alert for flash floods and landslides as intense monsoon rains continue to overwhelm defences, killing at least seven and displacing communities across the country.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
A British Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet that has remained grounded in southern India since mid-June may soon be dismantled and transported back to the UK, as repair efforts continue to stall.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the European Union to resolve its tariff dispute with the United States swiftly to safeguard critical industries like cars, steel, and pharmaceuticals.
The World Health Organization has called for a 50% price increase on sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco over the next decade, pushing for taxation as a means to reduce chronic diseases and raise funds for health systems.
The European Union has raised Ukraine's electricity export capacity by 38.5%, enabling the country to generate additional revenue to repair energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.
Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, a forward for Liverpool, has died in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28, just days after his wedding.
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