The motion against Ursula von der Leyen addresses allegations regarding her handling of the Covid pandemic and failure to disclose text messages with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during vaccine procurement. It has been tabled by MEPs from multiple countries and includes claims of election interference in Germany and Romania. Barry Cowen stated the motion is primarily driven by far-right forces and could result in the displacement of the entire European Commission at a critical juncture for ongoing negotiations and policy work.
Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Murchú, and Barry Cowen will vote against the motion regarding Ursula von der Leyen's handling of the Covid pandemic, while Barry Andrews will abstain.
The motion is based on allegations of her failure to disclose text messages with Pfizer's CEO regarding a vaccine deal, along with claims of interference in German and Romanian elections.
Barry Cowen stated that the motion is ‘driven by far-right forces’ and does not address broader leadership failings or handling of the Gaza conflict.
He expressed concern that the motion would displace the entire EU Commission at a critical time for both trade negotiations and agricultural policy discussions.
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