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Von der Leyen Commission
The European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen and recurring challenges to its accountability.
9 subjects in 6 sittings · 4 adopted, 5 rejected · Nov 2024 – Apr 2026
Budget 2Resolutions 5Other 2
Latest decisions
- Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Commission
Parliament voted on granting discharge for the EU's 2024 general budget, covering the Commission and several executive agencies. The discharge was approved, meaning the spending is formally accepted.
29 Apr 2026 · Budget · report by Daniel Freund · 98 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0085 · 2025/2145
Adopted 418–207–14 · by a large majority - Monitoring the application of European Union law in 2023, 2024 and 2025
Parliament adopted a resolution on monitoring the application of European Union law in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The resolution assesses the Commission's reports and stresses the need for regular, comprehensive reporting, noting concern over the lack of a 2024 report. It calls on the Commission to publish transparent criteria for infringement cases and to streamline the pre-litigation phase.
29 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Dainius Žalimas · 33 ballots · voted 14:59 · A-10-2026-0037 · 2025/2016
Adopted 416–190–15 · by a large majority - Motion of censure on the Commission
The motion sought to censure the Commission over its handling of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and agricultural policy. Parliament rejected the motion, meaning the Commission keeps its position and no further action follows from this text. The motion's supporters argued the Commission bypassed parliaments and harmed European farmers.
Trade & customsAgriculture, food & fisheries
22 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 12:02 · B-10-2026-0063 · 2026/2002
Rejected 165–390–10 · by a large majority - Motion of censure on the Commission
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.
9 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 13:09 · B-10-2025-0400 · 2025/2174
Rejected 179–378–37 · by a large majority - Motion of censure on the Commission
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.
9 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 13:10 · B-10-2025-0402 · 2025/2173
Rejected 133–383–78 · by a large majority - Motion of censure on the Commission
The European Parliament voted on a motion of censure against the European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, over alleged failures in transparency and accountability. Parliament rejected the motion, meaning the Commission keeps its position. The motion called on the Commission to resign, citing issues such as lack of transparency in COVID-19 vaccine procurement and misuse of legal bases.
10 Jul 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 13:03 · B-10-2025-0319 · 2025/2140
Rejected 175–360–18 · by a large majority - Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds
Parliament approved the EU general budget for 2023, covering the Commission and several executive agencies. This decision grants discharge, meaning the spending is approved. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and other bodies.
7 May 2025 · Budget · report by Niclas Herbst · 120 ballots · voted 13:24 · A-10-2025-0074 · 2024/2019
Adopted 412–245–5 · by a large majority - Presentation by the President-elect of the Commission of the College of Commissioners and its programme
27 Nov 2024 · Other · 5 ballots · voted 12:20
Rejected 154–507–19 · by a large majority - Adopted 370–282–36 · by a clear majority
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2025/2016 Monitoring the application of European Union law in 2023, 2024 and 2025 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2145 Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Commission 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
- 2026/2002 Motion of censure on the Commission 22 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2173 Motion of censure on the Commission 9 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2174 Motion of censure on the Commission 9 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2140 Motion of censure on the Commission 10 Jul 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/2019 Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds 7 May 2025 · 1 vote
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 9 most recent final roll calls about Von der Leyen Commission. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.
| Group | Backed | Opposed | Abstained | Split | With the outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 (56 %) | 4 (44 %) | 0 | 0 | 44 % | |
| 4 (44 %) | 5 (56 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 4 (44 %) | 5 (56 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 4 (44 %) | 5 (56 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 4 (44 %) | 5 (56 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 3 (33 %) | 6 (67 %) | 0 | 0 | 22 % | |
| 4 (44 %) | 4 (44 %) | 1 | 0 | 0 % | |
| 5 (56 %) | 4 (44 %) | 0 | 0 | 0 % | |
| 4 (44 %) | 4 (44 %) | 1 | 0 | 0 % |
The latest final votes, group by group
| Decision | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Commission 29 Apr 26 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | Against | Against | Against | Against |
| Monitoring the application of European Union law in 2023, 2024 and 2025 29 Apr 26 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | Against | Against | Against | Against |
| Motion of censure on the Commission 22 Jan 26 · rejected | For | Against | Against | Against | Against | For | For | For | For |
| Motion of censure on the Commission 9 Oct 25 · rejected | Against | Against | Against | Against | Against | For | For | For | For |
| Motion of censure on the Commission 9 Oct 25 · rejected | For | Against | Against | Against | Against | Against | Abst. | For | For |
| Motion of censure on the Commission 10 Jul 25 · rejected | For | Against | Against | Against | Against | For | For | For | For |
| Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds 7 May 25 · adopted | Against | For | For | For | For | Against | Against | Against | Against |
| Presentation by the President-elect of the Commission of the College of Commissioners and its programme 27 Nov 24 · rejected | Against | Against | Against | Against | Against | Against | For | For | Abst. |
| Election of the Commission 27 Nov 24 · adopted | Against | For | For | For | For | Against | Against | Against | Against |
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