The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, is set for a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament next week. This largely symbolic motion was initiated by Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea, who criticized von der Leyen's transparency regarding communications with Pfizer's CEO during COVID-19 vaccine negotiations. Despite the motion's limited chance of success due to opposition from most parties, it reflects increasing dissatisfaction in Brussels. If successful, the Commission would be compelled to resign, affecting all EU commissioners, though many current members were not in office during the pandemic.
"Right-wing Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea launched the motion of censure, criticizing von der Leyen for a lack of transparency regarding text messages exchanged with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the COVID-19 pandemic."
"The European Commission under President Ursula von der Leyen will face a European Parliament no-confidence vote next week, with a symbolic vote scheduled following a series of contentious decisions."
"Although the vote is largely symbolic, as most parties oppose the motion, it underscores growing frustration in Brussels following a series of contentious decisions."
"If the motion were to pass, the Commission would be required to resign as a whole, including its president and all 26 EU commissioners."
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