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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacts during her speech after receiving the 2025 International Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany. (Photo: Thilo Schmuelgen/AFP)

By Alberto Alemanno, Project Syndicate

This week’s European Parliament vote on whether to dismiss Commission President Ursula von der Leyen could mark a turning point for the EU. It offers mainstream parties a rare opportunity to test whether European democracy has matured to the point where accountability takes precedence over institutional loyalty.

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