Urgent motion for a vote of distrust. Law and Justice supports the European Commission's resignation.

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A key vote will shortly be held in the European Parliament, which could shake the structures of the European Union. Most Euro MPs of Law and Justice (PiS) have signed a motion for a vote of distrust against the European CommissionIt is headed by Ursula von der Leyen. This is simply a amazing decision that brings about broad discussions on the stableness of the EU institutions.

The vote is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, followed by a debate on Monday, July 7. Although no vote of distrust against the EC has so far been accepted, and parliamentary sources point to its probable rejection, the very submission and support of the proposal by a crucial Polish organization is an crucial political signal, indicating increasing tensions and expectations towards the current Commission.

Key dates and voting mechanics in the EP

The procedure for lodging an application for a vote of distrust shall be laid down in the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament. In order for the proposal to be put to the vote, it must support it at least 1 tenth of all Euro MPs. In the current membership of the EP, with 720 MEPs, this means a minimum of 72 signatures. As president Robert Metsol confirmed, this formal request has been met, which opens the way for further action.

Before the vote on Thursday 10 July, MEPs will hold a debate on the proposal, scheduled for Monday 7 July. A vast majority is needed to accept the vote of distrust – at least 2 thirds of the votes cast. Should the proposal be adopted, the European Commission would be obliged to resign immediately. This is an unprecedented scenario, as in the past of the European Parliament, no vote of distrust towards the EC has always been accepted.

Who is behind the motion for a vote of distrust?

The initiators of the motion for a vote of distrust are Romanian Euro MPs from the AUR Party, belonging to the faction of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), which besides includes the Law and Justice. According to information from the Polish Press Agency (PAP), The majority of MEPs of Law and Justice have signed this documentwhich makes them key players in this initiative.

Not only did the PiS support the proposal; it was joined by the signatures of representatives of another political groups, including the European People's organization (EPP), the far-right Patriots for Europe, and respective independent Euro-Parliamentarians. Interestingly, within the EHR faction itself, Euro MPs from the Italian Italian Italian Brothers organization (Fratelli d’Italia) – who is besides a associate of this group – opposed the proposal. This shows the complexity and interior divisions within the various political factions in the European Parliament, even those ideologically similar.

Why is the European Commission under fire?

The motion for a vote of distrust is not unfounded; its motivation is based on a number of serious allegations against the current European Commission. 1 of the main reasons is ongoing investigation of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) on the EC's participation in the process of buying COVID-19 vaccines. Applicants rise allegations of possible irregularities in the management of these contracts, which raises questions about the transparency and effectiveness of the Commission's action in the pandemic crisis period.

The next point is the allegation inadequate management of funds under the post-pandemic Reconstruction Fund. Many critics believe that the mechanisms for fund allocation and control were insufficient, which could lead to waste or inefficient usage of public money. In addition, applicants accuse the Commission of interference in the presidential elections in Romania, which is simply a charge of serious breach of the rule of associate States' sovereignty and neutrality of the EU institutions. These allegations, although diverse, combine the common denominator: questioning the competences and ethics of the management of the Ursuli von der Leyen Commission.

What would it mean to accept a vote of distrust for Europe and Poland?

Although historically no vote of distrust towards the European Commission has been accepted and most sources in the European Parliament indicate that the current proposal will besides be rejected due to current parliamentary arithmetic, it is worth considering its possible consequences. If a vote of distrust were accepted, the European Commission would gotta resign.

This would mean a major organization crisis in the European Union, requiring the fast establishment of a fresh Commission. specified a situation could paralyze the legislative and decision-making process in the EU for a long time, affecting the implementation of current policies and initiatives. For Poland, as 1 of the key associate States, the resignation of the EC would mean uncertainty about the future of the Fund for Reconstruction, Green Deal or migration policy. The fresh Commission could adopt another priorities or change its approach to key issues, which would have a direct impact on the country's economical and political interests. Even if the proposal is rejected, its specified submission and support by the MEPs of the Law and Justice is sending a strong signal of discontent and force on the Commission, which could affect its future actions and relations with any associate States.

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