EU Court Orders Release of Von der Leyen-Pfizer Texts | JQJO

The EU General Court ruled that the European Commission wrongly denied the release of text messages between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla concerning Covid-19 vaccine contracts. The court found the Commission's explanation for non-disclosure implausible, citing inconsistent information and a failure to prove the messages' non-existence. This decision, following a Freedom of Information request, is considered a victory for transparency and potentially damages von der Leyen's reputation. The Commission plans to review the ruling.