‘Happy Birthday, Now Quit!’: EU Chief Ursula Von Der Leyen Faces Revolt Amid Ukraine Stand Row On Ursula von der Leyen’s birthday, Left-wing MEPs called for her to step down and “retire with dignity,” accusing her of silence on Gaza and complicity in EU inaction. In Strasbourg, fiery statements from Manon Aubry and Martin Schirdewan sparked a political storm ahead of looming no-confidence votes. While condemning antisemitism and terrorism, the EU Left also criticized what they called double standards on Israel and Gaza. Tensions in Parliament are rising as criticism mounts over von der Leyen’s leadership.

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