The European Parliament is set to debate a motion of no-confidence against the European Commission on Jan 19, with a vote scheduled for Jan 22, according to documents released by the Parliament on Friday.
The motion alleges that President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has failed to listen to citizens and has not adequately addressed urgent challenges facing the European Union. Specific issues cited include the decline of agriculture and rural areas, worsening food security, and a lack of transparency.
According to the EU treaties and the rules of the European Parliament, if the motion of no-confidence is passed, the entire European Commission must resign.
To be adopted, the motion must secure a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, representing a majority of the component members of the Parliament.
European Parliament to debate motion against EU Commission
European Parliament to debate motion against EU Commission
Iraq on Friday denied a foreign media report claiming its prime minister Ali al-Zaidi had delivered a U.S. ceasefire proposal to Tehran, dismissing the report as "entirely unfounded."
The report "bears no relation to reality," according to a statement by al-Zaidi's media office.
The New York Times, citing unnamed Iranian and Iraqi officials, reported on Thursday that Iran had rejected a ceasefire proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump delivered to Tehran by al-Zaidi.
During an official visit to Iran on Thursday, al-Zaidi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and said Iraq and Iran share intertwined security interests, reaffirming that Baghdad would not allow its soil to be used for threats against Tehran.
The denial came amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, as the United States and Iran exchanged strikes in recent days. The United States has carried out attacks on Iranian targets, while Iran has responded by targeting U.S. bases and facilities across the region.
Iraq denies report of conveying U.S. ceasefire proposal to Iran
