On November 15, the European Court of Justice will hold a significant trial about Ursula Von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission. The case revolves around her actions during the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically related to how the EU bought vaccines. The Financial Times reports that a panel of 15 judges will investigate whether Von der Leyen illegally kept private text messages hidden. These messages are believed to have been exchanged with Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer.
During the pandemic, Von der Leyen played a crucial role in organizing the EU's strategy to buy billions of vaccine doses and distribute them to member countries. In 2020 and 2021, the European Commission struck deals worth about €2.7 billion ($2.95 billion) with various vaccine manufacturers.
However, many critics argue that the negotiations for these vaccine deals were not transparent enough. They claim that Von der Leyen’s handling of the situation raises serious questions about accountab...
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