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Von der Leyen emerged 'strengthened' from motions of censure — for now

This week in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen survived two more motions of censure in the European Parliament with even more support than in July. But the battle with the MEPs is far from over, and the credibility of the EU institutions has been damaged. What will happen next?

Euronews

EU Parliament censure vote leaves von der Leyen weakened, even in victory

The motion of censure against Ursula von der Leyen highlights concerns over lack of transparency and accountability in her leadership, according to EU law professor Alberto Alemanno, who says "more people will ask if she is the right person for the job, regardless of the outcome."

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EU Parliament confidence vote: Where do parties stand on von der Leyen?

Most of the political groups are not set to endorse the motion of censure that would topple von der Leyen's Commission. But she was not spared from criticism.

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Von der Leyen in anti-extremist pitch for second term as MEPs prepare to vote

Knife-edge vote set to result in another five-year mandate for commission’s first female leader or a crisis for EU

The Guardian - UK

We need an investment agenda to deliver the EU's Green Deal: Greens co-chair Bas Eickhout

The European Greens lost a third of their seats in the EU elections earlier this month. Bas Eickhout, co-president of the group in the European Parliament, points out that the Greens actually increased their strength in some parts of the EU – but admits that their message did not cut…

France 24

Fears populist surge will upend Europe's pioneering green agenda

The EU’s political shift to the right – and the dumping of its greenest-ever parliament – has fuelled worries over the future of the bloc’s flagship Green Deal and plans to turn Europe into the world’s first climate-neutral continent.

Radio France Internationale

Does the European Parliament’s shift to the right threaten EU climate goals?

Analysis: Most of the seats won by far-right parties have come at the expense of Green parties, indicating a shift in the priorities of European voters

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Green party losses in EU elections raise concerns over Green Deal

Exit polls suggest support for Greens fell in Germany and France, leading to fears of weakening of climate ambitions

The Guardian - UK

EU Greens pick veteran MEPs to lead election campaign

Terry Reintke and Bas Eickhout vow to fight for more equal and ecological Europe amid surge to far right

The Guardian - UK

‘Absolute scandal’: UAE state oil firm able to read Cop28 climate summit emails

Exclusive: UN conference president Sultan Al Jaber is also head of oil firm, which was consulted on how to respond to a media inquiry

The Guardian - UK

Europe Is Learning to Live Without Russian Energy

Russian President Vladimir Putin played the energy card on Europe to undercut Ukraine. Europe called his bluff.

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