Petition for von der Leyen's resignation gathers over 53,000 signatures amidst Gaza conflict controversy

A petition demanding the immediate resignation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has gathered momentum, crossing 53,000 signatures. Initiated by MERA25 Germany, part of the pan-European movement DiEM25, the petition criticizes von der Leyen for her handling of the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza, which they argue represents a disregard for the EU's legal framework and basic moral standards.