European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen and her team have survived a crucial confidence vote in the European Parliament, securing the political backing needed to continue steering the EU through its next legislative term. The vote, held in Strasbourg, followed weeks of intense lobbying and coalition-building among centrist, liberal, and conservative lawmakers.
Von der Leyen, who is seeking a second term at the helm of the EU executive, emphasized continuity, stability, and a renewed focus on competitiveness, climate policy, and defense. The successful vote gives her Commission the legitimacy to move forward on major files, including economic reform, digital sovereignty, and strategic autonomy in an increasingly volatile global environment.
While critics from the far-left and far-right questioned her leadership and the direction of EU policy, the final tally showed sufficient support from pro-European groups to keep her Commission in office.
The result cements von der Leyen’s position as one of Europe’s most influential political figures, as the bloc prepares to confront growing geopolitical threats and internal divisions.
