Ms Von der Leyen needed to get a majority of at least 361 votes in the 720-seat chamber to be reelected in the secret ballot.
For example, the commission redacted clauses concerning indemnity for pharmaceutical companies if the vaccines are defective.
Germany’s governing Social Democrats (SPD), where Ms Barley is a member, and the British Labour Party have close ties.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday reaffirmed his support for Ursula von der Leyen to be nominated for a second term at the helm of the European Commission.
The European Parliament gave the green light on Wednesday for stricter limits on air pollution.
The aide is charged with acting as an agent for a foreign secret service.
Five hundred and eighty-four EU lawmakers voted in favour of the law, just three voted against it, while 14 abstained.
According to the parliament, this specifically concerns eggs, poultry, sugar, maize, oats, groats, and honey.
The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a draft law intended to protect media freedom in the European Union.
The move renews a past suspension set to expire in June 2024.
