Overview

• As von der Leyen delivers her first State of the Union of this term, two censure motions from the Patriots and The Left are being prepared, though passage is unlikely given the two‑thirds threshold.
• Socialists and liberals in her governing majority voice strong misgivings, with S&D warning it could vote against the U.S. deal unless it is amended.
• The pact reduces threatened tariffs to 15% but bars the EU from imposing its own counter‑tariffs and includes EU investment pledges in the United States.
• Reports that Maroš Šefčovič sought to delay a nearly €3 billion Google fine have fueled criticism, and President Trump has warned of further commercial reprisals after the sanction.
• Pressure over Gaza policy persists as a proposed partial suspension limited to the Horizon research program remains blocked by member‑state divisions, while MEPs negotiate a tougher nonbinding resolution for a Thursday vote.