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EU Chief Von Der Leyen Survives Confidence Vote By Large Margin

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday comfortably saw off a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament -- but the rare challenge has exposed frictions between her backers and complaints about her leadership style.

International Business Times

Ursula von der Leyen faces confidence vote in far-right challenge

A range of accusations have been levelled against the European Commission president

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen's EU Commission survives Parliament confidence vote

A motion of censure against President Ursula von der Leyen and her Commission failed to pass in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday.

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Socialists back von der Leyen in return for pledge on social budget

Socialists are backing the Commission President but only in exchange for budget guarantees, including the European Social Fund, and political divisions and tensions within the groups remain.

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EU Parliament censure vote leaves von der Leyen weakened, even in victory

The motion of censure against Ursula von der Leyen highlights concerns over lack of transparency and accountability in her leadership, according to EU law professor Alberto Alemanno, who says "more people will ask if she is the right person for the job, regardless of the outcome."

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Von der Leyen survives censure vote but faces calls to reverse EU’s rightward drift

Debate on motion against European Commission president lifts lid on simmering discontent among MEPs

The Guardian - UK

EU Chief Von Der Leyen Faces No Confidence Vote

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces a confidence vote Thursday that has little chance of succeeding but has exposed frictions between her backers and complaints about her leadership style.

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Europe and China’s medical device tit for tat shows that Trump tariffs aren’t helping Beijing make friends

On Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that there needed to be a “genuine rebalancing” in the China-Europe relationship.

Fortune

How von der Leyen's confidence vote has torn Conservatives in Parliament

The ECR group has split, with Polish and Romanians promoting the motion of censure and Italians defending the Commission.

Euronews

Palestinian who worked for EU in Gaza accuses Brussels of ‘abandoning’ him after office closed

Exclusive: Mohammed Baraka asks von der Leyen for help, saying he is stranded in Cairo without residency rights

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Danish PM scolds fellow EU leaders for forgetting fight against climate change

Some EU leaders are "starting to forget that fighting climate change should be one of our top priorities", Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.

Euronews

EU Parliament confidence vote: Where do parties stand on von der Leyen?

Most of the political groups are not set to endorse the motion of censure that would topple von der Leyen's Commission. But she was not spared from criticism.

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Taoiseach ‘hopeful’ of EU-US deal as tariff deadline pushed back

The Taoiseach remains ‘hopeful’ that the EU can reach a deal with the US on tariffs, as the Trump administration pushed back a looming deadline.

Evening Standard

Ursula von der Leyen slams 'Russian puppets' as MEPs debate motion to topple her presidency

"We can never let extremists rewrite history," Ursula von der Leyen said as she defended her presidency against a motion of censure.

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Taoiseach ‘hopeful’ of EU-US deal

The Taoiseach remains ‘hopeful’ that the EU can reach a deal with the US on tariffs.

Fortune

Europe’s corporations enter new era of cooperation with E.U. to bolster competitiveness against the U.S. and China

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Euronews

Ursula von der Leyen to argue for her survival in EU Parliament

Two-thirds of votes cast by MEPs later this week will be required to force the President and the Commissioners to resign, which has happened only once in EU's history

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EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit

The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to external pressures, particularly from Russia.

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‘Intolerable’: Airlines slam passenger disruption caused by French air traffic controller strikes

Budget airline Ryanair has called on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take urgent action.

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Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union

Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the new rotating Presidency, Copenhagen reiterated its priorities.

Radio France Internationale

Moldova hosts first EU summit as leaders tackle Russia’s interference threat

Moldova is hosting its first EU summit in Chisinau on Friday, marking a key moment in the country’s push to join the European Union. Russian disinformation, energy security and trade ties are expected to top the agenda.

Euronews

Ukraine will do 'anything' to advance EU accession talks despite Hungary veto, Zelenskyy says

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vowed to back Ukraine in its quest to join the European Union.

International Business Times

Europe Must 'Step Up' As US Halts Some Arms To Ukraine, EU Chief Says

Europe must beef up aid to Ukraine following Washington's decision to pause some weapons shipments, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday, as Denmark vowed to use its EU presidency to push for Ukraine's EU accession.

Radio France Internationale

Europe must 'step up' as US halts some arms to Ukraine, EU chief says

The Guardian - UK

EU closing in on ‘framework’ trade deal with US to avoid Trump’s 50% tariffs

Diplomats and officials say bloc willing to accept 10% tariffs, but talks may go down to wire before Wednesday deadline

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