Ursula von der Leyen appeared to secure more votes protecting her from Thursday's motion of censure, as Socialists pledged their support for the Commission President in exchange for assurances on the EU budget, including the European Social Fund.
The far-right-led motion of no-confidence will go to a roll call vote around midday on Thursday, with von der Leyen's and the entire Commission's future put to the test in the confidence vote.
