
Czech Opposition Seeks No-Confidence Vote Amid Escalating President–Minister Row
A fierce confrontation between President Petr Pavel and Foreign Minister Petr Macinka has plunged Czech politics into turmoil.

A fierce confrontation between President Petr Pavel and Foreign Minister Petr Macinka has plunged Czech politics into turmoil.

This is a Commission that confuses moralistic fervour and emotional manipulation with legal authority and slogan-infested political theatre with actual power.

This is a temporary respite, which the socialist left is celebrating as a victory.

Party leader Manfred Weber instructed lawmakers to keep a united front and protect the Commission president in last week’s no-confidence votes.

The rebellion was a result of growing tension over the Mercosur deal threatening farmers across Europe.

Pro-EU parties are collaborating with their traditional opponents to bring down the GERB-led coalition.

Marine Le Pen announces her intention to bring down the government and stands ready in case of snap elections.

Even though the Ursula coalition rose to defend the Commission chief, the voting result shows she lost significant support since last year’s election.

The no-confidence motion was brought forward by Romanian nationalist MEP Gheorghe Piperea and backed by conservative and nationalist forces.

The Hungarian prime minister lambasted the Commission chief ahead of the no-confidence vote in the European Parliament.