A political firestorm has erupted in Brussels as French MEPs accuse European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of secretly negotiating a €35 billion vaccine deal with Pfizer—via SMS. With no tenders or transparency, critics allege "abuse of power" and demand accountability.
The scandal, now dubbed “Pfizergate,” comes days before a critical no-confidence vote.
Calls for von der Leyen’s resignation grow louder as questions swirl around pricing, procurement, and the hidden texts that could shake the EU to its core.
Ursula von der Leyen slams 'Russian puppets' as MEPs debate motion to topple her presidency
"We can never let extremists rewrite history," Ursula von der Leyen said as she defended her presidency against a motion of censure.
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Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine
The EU and Moldova will discuss economic growth and security at their first bilateral summit in Chisinau this Friday. The Moldovan president Maia Sandu will meet EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the EU Council, António Costa.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reminded Donald Trump that the EU remains open for a trade deal—but the U.S. President made it clear: China and India come first. Speaking after sealing deals with Beijing and hinting at a "very big" one with India, Trump gave no indication of engaging with Europe anytime soon. The EU, once a top U.S. economic partner, is now seemingly sidelined as Washington pivots eastward. The diplomatic slight leaves Brussels waiting in line—behind two of the world’s biggest emerging powerhouses.
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