The EU's General Court has annulled the European Commission's decision to deny access to text messages between Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer's CEO, a major blow to the Commission's transparency practices. This ruling intensifies scrutiny of von der Leyen's leadership and raises concerns about the EU's handling of vaccine contract negotiations. Critics demand greater accountability and transparency in policymaking, especially in public health matters.
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