Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has successfully navigated a confidence vote in the European Parliament, despite facing significant challenges from far-right factions and criticism over her handling of various issues, including the EU budget and the Covid vaccine deal. The vote represents a critical moment for von der Leyen, who has garnered support from Socialist members after making concessions regarding budgetary concerns. However, her survival of the vote has not alleviated the pressure, as many political analysts suggest that her leadership remains under scrutiny, with calls for her to steer the EU away from rightward policies. While von der Leyen has defended her record and dismissed claims of being undermined by external forces, such as alleged Russian interference, the political landscape indicates that she still faces an uphill battle in securing her position moving forward.