MEPs reject motion of censure against the European Commission
With 175 votes in favour, 360 against, and 18 abstentions, the European Parliament rejected a motion of censure against the Commission on Thursday.
The vote on the motion took place by roll call. To be adopted, a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, representing a majority of component Members of Parliament, would have been needed.
The plenary debate with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen took place on Monday. You can watch it here.
Background
According to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, a motion of censure against the Commission may be submitted to the President by one 10th of the component Members of Parliament, i.e. 72 MEPs.
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Estefanía NARRILLOS
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Andreas KLEINER
Editorial Coordinator / Press Officer (DE)