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Socialists to support von der Leyen in no-confidence vote after she backs down on EU budget – POLITICO

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Socialists to support von der Leyen in no-confidence vote after she backs down on EU budget – POLITICO

“S&D has achieved the inclusion of ESF+ [European Social Fund] in next MFF [the EU’s long-term budget, known as the multiannual financial framework] ― a major win for people across Europe,” said a group spokesperson. “Yesterday the ESF+ was out of the MFF. Today it is in it, thanks to the firmness of the S&D … Read more

‘Time to go,’ Orbán tells von der Leyen on eve of confidence vote – POLITICO

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‘Time to go,’ Orbán tells von der Leyen on eve of confidence vote – POLITICO

The confidence vote stems from frustration at von der Leyen’s undisclosed communications with the CEO of vaccine-maker Pfizer during the pandemic. Speaking in Strasbourg this week she dismissed the accusations, warning of an “alarming threat from extremist parties trying to polarize societies through disinformation.” In a second post on Wednesday, Orbán framed the vote as … Read more

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