Ursula von der Leyen faces a new challenge. Geadis Geadi, a Member of the European Parliament, signed a no-confidence motion. This vote will happen on Monday. Many people are unhappy with the EU-Mercosur trade deal. Von der Leyen plans to finish this deal on Saturday. This is the fourth challenge to her leadership in six months. It shows big disagreements in the Parliament about trade.
The motion has support from 109 MEPs. They criticize how von der Leyen handled trade talks. They say the Commission ignored opposition from parliaments and farmers. Critics say the deal was split into two parts. This might avoid checks by national parliaments. They think this is an attempt to bypass democratic review.
Farmers worry about unfair competition. The motion says the deal is not good for the EU. It could harm farmers and small businesses. It might also create dependence on other countries. Farmer groups are protesting. They worry about animal welfare and food safety.
This is not the first no-confidence vote. Previous votes in October did not succeed. However, these repeated challenges show ongoing unhappiness. Trade and farming policies are causing political arguments. This new motion is led by important political figures.
Monday's vote is important. Even if it fails, it shows a big gap. It highlights worries about the EU's trade plans. It may also affect the EU-Mercosur deal. The EU might need to rethink its trade agreements. It will be a test for the Commission.