Urgent Plea Challenging von der Leyen's Handling of COVID-19 Vaccine Agreement
European Commission President von der Leyen is under fire, accused of scrubbing crucial documents supposedly showcasing secret arrangements. A media personality had failed to coax the Commission to release text messages between von der Leyen and Bourla, yet the Brussels administration claimed they've not hoarded the SMS exchanges.
The presiding judge in the case announced at the hearing's close that a ruling on the appeal will be handed down by June 27th, before the EU summit commences. At said summit, leaders will discuss von der Leyen retaining her position as head of the Commission for the next five years, starting from next Thursday and Friday.
Diane Protat's legal representative urged the European People's Party (EVP) to distance themselves from von der Leyen amidst the controversy. The party has remained silent on the matter. The CDU and CSU-led group, which triumphed in the European elections with von der Leyen as their frontrunner, is presumed to offer significant backing at the upcoming summit.
In addition, the European Public Prosecutor's Office is digging into the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines given the immense public interest. The EU Commission, on behalf of member states, purchased millions of vaccine doses. However, the nitty-gritty details concerning the contracts and costs have been shrouded in mystery.
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- Amidst the controversy surrounding Ursula von der Leyen's handling of the Coronavirus vaccine agreements, Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer, has refused to disclose any SMS conversations between them, citing the privacy of his cell phone.
- The EU Commission, headed by Ursula von der Leyen, is currently facing an urgent application for the release of these SMS exchanges related to vaccine deals, which could potentially impact her term of office within the EU.
- Under scrutiny for allegedly hiding crucial information regarding Corona vaccine deals, Ursula von der Leyen's leadership as the President of the EU Commission is being challenged, with her next five-year term set to begin next Thursday and Friday at the EU summit.
- In light of the claims of secret arrangements in Coronavirus vaccine agreements, the Term of office of Ursula von der Leyen is being subjected to rigorous examination, with the European Public Prosecutor's Office closely investigating the procurement process and costs of COVID-19 vaccines.
- While the EU Commission has secured millions of vaccine doses on behalf of its member states, there remains a pressing need for transparency and accountability in the handling of these Coronavirus vaccine deals, as highlighted by the ongoing legal case against Ursula von der Leyen.
