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3 Resolutions & reports ·decision 3 of 12 on Thursday, 9 October 2025

Motion of censure on the Commission

Motion for a resolution · voted at 13:10

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 133 for · 383 against · 78 abstained (22 % in favour) EU institutions & ParliamentInstitutions & treaties
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What Parliament decided

Rejected Rejected by a large majority

Parliament rejected the text.

For 133 Against 383 Abstained 78

Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 13:10 · 22% 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 The Left and ESN; opposed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE and ECR; PfE mostly abstained.

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

The motion of censure criticised the Commission over an EU–US trade deal, the EU–Mercosur Agreement, the situation in Gaza, and social and climate crises. Parliament rejected the motion, meaning the Commission keeps its confidence and remains in office. The motion had called for the Commission's resignation and for suspending the EU–Israel Association Agreement.

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 9 October 2025. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2025-0402 in procedure 2025/2173.

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