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2 Resolutions & reports ·decision 2 of 12 on Thursday, 9 October 2025

Motion of censure on the Commission

Motion for a resolution · voted at 13:09

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

Rejected by a large majority 179 for · 378 against · 37 abstained (30 % in favour) EU institutions & ParliamentInstitutions & treaties
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What Parliament decided

Rejected Rejected by a large majority

Parliament rejected the text.

For 179 Against 378 Abstained 37

Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 13:09 · 30% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

Who backed it
  • The Left ✗
  • Verts/ALE ✗
  • S&D ✗
  • Renew ✗
  • PPE ✗
  • ECR ✓
  • PfE ✓
  • ESN ✓
  • NI ✓

Backed by ECR, PfE and ESN; opposed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew and PPE.

✦ What this vote decides · AI summary, based on the text voted on

The European Parliament voted on a motion of censure against the European Commission, which would have expressed Parliament's lack of confidence in the Commission. Parliament rejected the motion, meaning the Commission keeps its position and no further action is taken on this censure. The motion had been tabled by MEPs citing concerns about the Commission's policies and conduct.

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 9 October 2025. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2025-0400 in procedure 2025/2174.

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