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
People from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan have said that the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is profoundly significant and highly inspiring, while expressing their willingness to contribute to the country's high-quality development and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through practical actions.
"We have deeply realized that advancing comprehensive and strict governance over the Party is crucial to the state governance system and capacity. Only when the overall situation of the country is stable can Hong Kong's business environment remain stable, giving enterprises long-term confidence. Hong Kong is now implementing its first five-year development plan and aligning with the national strategic layout, enriching the successful practice of 'one country, two systems' with solid development achievements," said Lin Xiaohui, a Hong Kong member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
"The fifth plenary session has infused confidence into Macao youth in the new era, who are actively responding to the country's call and participating in the great endeavor of building a strong country and achieving national rejuvenation. We will more proactively stand in unity with people of all ethnic groups across the country and serve the overall development of the nation," said Fu Tenglong, a member of the National Committee of the All-China Youth Federation and a youth from Macao.
"The Communist Party of China has led the Chinese people in the historic journey of standing up, growing rich, and becoming strong, a success visible to the whole world. We Chinese sons and daughters in Taiwan can clearly see that the key to this success lies in advancing comprehensive and strict governance over the Party. It takes into account the real needs of the people and the long-term development of society, ensuring that the force leading the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation remains true to its original aspiration and continues to forge ahead, leading all Chinese people, including us Taiwan compatriots, from victory to victory," said Wang Ping-chung, a Taiwan current affairs commentator.
"Daring to face problems squarely, continuously purifying and improving itself, and maintaining the advanced nature and vitality of the organization -- this is a remarkable governance wisdom. A political party with strong leadership and appeal can continuously promote the integrated development across the Taiwan Strait. Hopefully more young people from Taiwan will come to the mainland to visit, study, start businesses, and pursue their dreams, integrating themselves into the process of Chinese modernization and strive in unity for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," said Cao Shengyong, vice president of the Service Alliance of Taiwan Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Bases in Huli District, east China's Xiamen City.
The fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in Beijing from Oct 26 to 29 in Beijing.
The session adopted the Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Certain Major Issues Concerning Persevering with Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance.
People from HK, Macao, Taiwan on profound significance of fifth plenary session
