EU chief von der Leyen survives rare confidence vote
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen overcame a confidence vote initiated by far-right factions in the European Parliament. The vote, which required support from two-thirds of MEPs, resulted in 175 in favor and 360 against, with 18 abstaining.

Von der Leyen faced accusations of lacking transparency regarding Covid-19 vaccine negotiations. She labeled her accusers "conspiracy theorists" and asserted that the claims were false. Despite the challenges, she received backing from various political groups, including her own European People's Party.

Valérie Hayer and Iratxe García expressed concerns about her leadership and shifts towards far-right policies.

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