The motion of censure against Ursula von der Leyen highlights concerns over lack of transparency and accountability in her leadership, according to EU law professor Alberto Alemanno, who says "more people will ask if she is the right pshe is the right person for the job",

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces a confidence vote Thursday that has little chance of succeeding but has exposed frictions between her backers and complaints about her leadership style.European lawmakers will vote on the rare challenge pushed by a far-right faction against the European Commission president at around midday (1000 GMT) in Strasbourg.

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.