EU Court Rules Against Von der Leyen on Pfizer Texts | JQJO

The European General Court ruled against the European Commission, stating its explanation for denying The New York Times access to text messages between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the COVID-19 pandemic was insufficient. The court found the Commission failed to credibly explain the absence of these messages, deeming its claim of non-possession unconvincing. The ruling highlights concerns about transparency within the EU Commission. The Commission plans to consider its next steps, potentially appealing to the European Court of Justice. The case underscores the debate about the public's right to access official communications, particularly concerning large-scale vaccine procurement during the pandemic.