The European Union cannot rely on others to protect Europe. The threat from Russia remains serious, and the war against Ukraine is still ongoing, reports The Guardian, citing President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

The most powerful EU official faces a challenge to her authority, if not her hold on office, thanks to a censure motion. Center-left EU lawmakers seized the moment to slam cooperation with the far right.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces a rare no-confidence vote in the European Parliament this week