EU Censure Motion Against Von der Leyen: Signatures Being Collected

European Parliament Motion of Censure Against Ursula von der Leyen Gains Momentum Romania-based lawyer and law professor Gheorghe Piperea has launched an initiative to gather signatures for a motion of censure against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The campaign aims to collect 775 signatures from Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). While the success of the motion is uncertain, Piperea's announcement highlights the growing dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the Commission's actions. "It is necessary to gather 775 signatures," Piperea stated in a short video released on May 24th. "Whether the motion of censure passes or not remains to be seen, but many truths will be brought to the attention of public opinion." The specific grounds for the motion of censure were not detailed in the video but are likely to be investigated further. The campaign's success will depend on gaining sufficient support from MEPs across the political spectrum. The initiative underscores the ongoing debate and scrutiny surrounding the European Commission's policies and actions.