Kuwait city: The European Parliament rejected on Thursday a motion of censure against the European Commission headed by President Ursula von der Leyen during a plenary session. The motion was supported by 175 Members of the European Parliament while 360 voted against it, and 18 abstained. The proposal thus failed to reach the required threshold for adoption-a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, which must also represent a majority of all MEPs.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the vote took place following a general debate held on Monday, which included the participation of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The motion of censure was initiated by members affiliated with far-right political groups, reflecting a significant political divide within the Parliament.
The European Parliament's Rules of Procedure state that a motion of censure against the Commission may be submitted by at least 10 percent of the Parliament's members, meaning at least 72 MEPs. Despite the support from 175 members, the motion did not achieve the necessary majority to pass, allowing von der Leyen's Commission to continue its work unimpeded.