Key Facts
• July 10, 2025: EU Parliament voted on no-confidence motion against European Commission.
• Votes: 175 in favor, 360 against, 18 abstentions.
• Motion criticized lack of accountability in COVID-19 vaccine contracts.
• Major political groups struck a deal with Commission on future EU budget.
• Motion required two-thirds majority but fell significantly short.
• 77 far-right MEPs signed the motion, citing issues with Pfizer contracts and rearmament plans.
• Motion demanded resignation of all European Commission members.
Summary
The European Parliament rejected a no-confidence motion against the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen on July 10, 2025. The motion, which required a two-thirds majority, received 175 votes in favor, 360 against, and 18 abstentions. It criticized the Commission for a lack of transparency in COVID-19 vaccine contracts and bypassing parliamentary approval for rearmament financing. A deal between major political groups and the Commission on the next EU budget influenced the outcome, with many abstaining members switching to oppose the motion. The motion, signed by 77 far-right MEPs, also called for the resignation of all Commission members, claiming they failed to uphold democratic principles. The rejection highlights the political dynamics within the EU Parliament and the influence of budget negotiations.
