Von der Leyen Slammed as ‘Pathetic’ for Bowing to Trump Amid Israel-Gaza War — MEP Aodhán O’Ríordáin
September 21, 2025
“President von der Leyen, we do not believe in you. You bow to Trump’s bullying while genocide rages in Gaza and Israel tramples international law. Your response is pathetic!” – MEP Aodhán O’Riordáin
While Palestinians are being massacred, homes destroyed, and international law blatantly ignored, the EU’s silence and weak responses are enabling this horror.
Europe must stop bowing to pressure, hold Israel accountable, and stand for justice, human rights, and the protection of innocent lives.
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English Script:
Aodhán O’Riordáin: Like millions of others in our union, I believe in Europe. Together we believe in a Europe based on social justice, on human rights, and on solidarity. A Europe that is a voice for good in the world. President von der Leyen, we do not believe in you. You bow to Trump’s bullying, you roll back on climate commitments, and for all your rhetoric, you cooperate with the far right. And while a genocide rages in Gaza and Israel rips up international law, your response is pathetic. The partial suspension of the Association Agreement you announced today is an insult. This is not a partial genocide. 20,000 Palestinian children are not partially dead. This is not the Europe the people of Ireland believe in. This is not the Europe they love. That Europe is one that houses its people, protects our planet and strengthens workers rights, stands against genocide and defends international law. President von der Leyen, Europe deserves so much better than your presidency.
