The European Parliament backs von der Leyen despite the clash over the Mercosur deal.
22 January 2026
A vote of no confidence tabled against Ursula von der Leyen by far-right group Patriots for Europe was defeated in the European Parliament by a large majority.
The vote was rejected with 390 MEPs voting against, 165 in favour and 10 abstentions.
The vote was rejected with 390 MEPs voting against, 165 in favour and 10 abstentions.