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EU Court Demands Transparency on Vaccine Deal Texts

5/14/2025

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The European Court of Justice has delivered a significant blow to the European Commission, ruling that it must justify its refusal to release Ursula von der Leyen's text messages with Pfizer's CEO about COVID-19 vaccine contracts. This landmark decision underscores the urgent demand for transparency and accountability, potentially tarnishing von der Leyen's reputation in the process.

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The European Court of Justice has delivered a significant blow to the European Commission, ruling that it must justify its refusal to release Ursula von der Leyen's text messages with Pfizer's CEO about COVID-19 vaccine contracts. This landmark decision underscores the urgent demand for transparency and accountability, potentially tarnishing von der Leyen's reputation in the process.