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EU Court Decision on von der Leyen's Messages with Pfizer

May 12, 2025

Ursula von der Leyen is facing a crucial challenge as the EU Court decides on the messages exchanged with Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla. The dispute concerns a possible breach of transparency by the Commission during vaccine negotiations. The European Ombudsman has highlighted that the refusal to disclose the messages amounts to misadministration. The Court's decision could significantly impact the Commission's credibility.