Motion of censure on the Commission
Decision
The European Parliament tabled a motion of censure under Rule 131, registered as B10‑0402/2025 (2025/2173(INS)) and published on 16 September 2025, which concludes that the Commission has lost Parliament’s confidence and calls for its resignation and for the motion to be forwarded to the Council and the Commission.
What Changes
The motion formally rejects an EU–US trade framework as prejudicial and asymmetric, citing tariff increases on EU exports versus zero tariffs for US imports and large unilateral investment and energy commitments; it also rejects the EU–Mercosur Agreement and calls on the Council not to authorise its signing, and demands the suspension of the EU–Israel Association Agreement plus sanctions and a comprehensive arms embargo, measures that would alter trade and compliance obligations if implemented.
Who Is Affected
The text targets policies involving the European Union, the United States, Mercosur and Israel and highlights potential impacts on European farmers and workers.
Sources
Official Documents
- MOTION OF CENSURE ON THE COMMISSION The European Parliament adopted a motion of censure against the Commission, censuring its handling of trade deals and related policies and calling for its resignation.
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