Manfred Weber Blasts “Propaganda Motions” and Defends Von der Leyen: “EPP Stands for Stability and Leadership”
During a tense debate in the European Parliament on motions of censure against the European Commission, Manfred Weber, Chair of the European People’s Party (EPP), delivered a forceful defence of Ursula von der Leyen and accused both the far right and far left of turning serious democratic procedures into political theatre.
Opening his remarks with visible frustration, Weber called the repeated motions “a little bit ridiculous,” reminding the chamber that a motion of censure is “a serious tool” intended to protect democracy, not to serve as “a simple propaganda tool.” He directly addressed Jordan Bardella of Patriots for Europe and Manon Aubry of The Left, implying that both were using the Strasbourg stage “to collect video material” for their domestic campaigns.
Weber firmly announced that the EPP would vote against both motions, emphasizing that Europe faces far greater challenges than political grandstanding: “War, trade, energy, housing, climate change — these are the issues people care about.” He said the EU needs stability and focus, not chaos, and praised von der Leyen’s Commission for “working and delivering.”
Turning directly to von der Leyen, Weber added a personal note: “All leaders face enormous challenges in times of big change. I thank you for your service.” His statement was followed by applause from centrist benches.
In one of the debate’s sharpest exchanges, Weber mocked the unusual alliance between far-right and far-left groups united only by opposition to the Commission. “You should probably join into one group,” he said. “I already have a name for you — WAA: We Are Against. Because that is exactly what you show every day.”
Weber then tackled criticism over EU trade deals, especially with the United States. “Where were Orbán, Le Pen, and Salvini,” he asked, “when Ursula von der Leyen was fighting for European workers, farmers, and business?” He accused them of being absent and self-interested: “Orbán was on his luxury holiday, Le Pen busy with court cases, and Salvini swimming with plastic toys.”
The EPP leader went on to argue that von der Leyen had successfully defended Europe’s economic sovereignty: “Legislation for the European market is made here — not in Washington, not in Silicon Valley.” He praised her for recent trade and industry achievements, including agreements on pharmaceuticals and tariffs, and for protecting Europe’s competitiveness.
Weber concluded by drawing a clear political contrast: “The far right and the far left are united by destruction. The EPP stands for building, for responsibility, for European integration.” His closing line reaffirmed full backing for the Commission: “We will continue under the leadership of this strong Commission.”
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