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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Von der Leyen No-Confidence Debate Draws Sparse Attendance in EU Parliament
Caption: Von der Leyen No-Confidence Debate Draws Sparse Attendance in EU Parliament. A no-confidence debate targeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen took place in Strasbourg — but in front of a nearly empty chamber. European trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič was left defending the Commission’s Mercosur trade deal as many lawmakers who backed the motion failed to attend. The motion’s supporters argue the agreement could expose European farmers to unfair competition from South America, where environmental standards are lower. They also criticized von der Leyen for skipping the debate, calling it disrespectful to protesting farmers and voters - According to Politico. However, the absence wasn’t limited to the Commission. Fewer than a quarter of the more than 110 lawmakers who signed the motion showed up, including key figures from the far right. Centrist and left-wing groups largely boycotted the session, and the Parliament’s president also stayed away. The motion will be voted on Thursday, but — like three similar attempts in recent months — it is widely expected to fail. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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