‘Pfizergate’ verdict: EU Commission wrong to block access to von der Leyen’s secret texts – POLITICO
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BRUSSELS ― The European Commission was wrong to refuse the release of Ursula von der Leyen’s text messages with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, an EU court has found.

Reporters had asked to see the secret messages between the Commission president and the drug company boss, which they exchanged ahead of a multibillion euro vaccine deal agreed between Pfizer and the EU.

The judgment is likely to have huge repercussions for transparency and accountability in the EU and delivers a massive blow to von der Leyen’s reputation.

  • roastedpotato@lemmy.caEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    That was to be expected. I’m glad Matina Stevi and the NYT were able to keep at this. Just the initial decision to not give out the messages took the commission 6 months. That’s outrageous in itself.

    The judgment is likely to have huge repercussions for transparency and accountability in the EU and delivers a massive blow to von der Leyen’s reputation.

    What huge repercussions??