Overview

• MEPs rejected the Left’s censure motion 383–133, with 78 abstentions, and voted down the Patrioti motion 378–179, with 37 abstentions.
• The initiatives were filed by La Sinistra and the Patrioti group, citing disputes over the EU–US tariffs deal, the Mercosur agreement, Gaza, and alleged missteps on green policies.
• Socialists, liberals, and greens said in advance they would not back the motions, signaling continued but non-blanket support for the Commission.
• Italian parties split: M5S and Lega backed censure, the ECR group allowed a free vote for members including Fratelli d’Italia, and EPP/Forza Italia and S&D/PD opposed the bids.
• Von der Leyen thanked supporters and pledged to keep working on Europe’s challenges, as some observers warned that repeated censure attempts risk institutional strain.